<p>I will be applying for the fall 2012 to US as well as Canada.
should i apply for a visa now ?
I guess it would be good to get it early.
what is the time most students apply for visas ?
thanks for your help and time :)</p>
<p>You can apply for a student visa (not tourist visa) after you’re admitted to a University and receive your I-20 documents.</p>
<p>hey thanks for your time.
but what are I-20 documents ?
can I not get those before getting admitted to one ?
thanks :)</p>
<p>No. The university you got accepted to and have decided to attend will send you those documents. April~May 2012 for you. You cannot apply before that.</p>
<p>thank you very much for the input :)</p>