Documents pour s'engager dans une université aux États-Unis?
by Rockets36
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, voilà mon rêve a toujours été de partir aux USA et aujourd'hui je voudrais faire que mon rêve devienne réalité, dans un premier temps je voulais m'engager dans une université mais déja je voulais savoir quels documents il fallait apporter pour qu'un dossier soit complet (j'ai entendu parler d'un formulaire I-20 qu'il fallait demander directement à l'université de notre choix mais le souci c'est que je suis assez loin d'être billingue :s), quels documents il fallait pour avoir sonvisa étudiant également ?
Je voulais savoir aussi si c'était possible de prolonger ou de basculer sur un autre visa lorsque je serais là bas pour pouvoir vivre et travailler dans ce pays ?
Merci de me répondre le plus clairement que vous pouvez.
rockets36
hum je suis pas sure de comprendre ta question.
Es-tu deja etudiat en France? Dans cecas-la voit avec ton universite et sutout les responsables de ton programme s'ils ont des echanges avec des universites americaines. Si oui c'est facile tu remplis les dossiers qu'on te fournira avec la liste des documents. Par contre il faut que tu passes le TOEFL et que tu obtiennes un certain score (le score minimum depend des universites).
Ou alors tu veux carrement faire toutes tes etudes aux US?? Faut savoir que c'est extrement cher!
Prolonger ton visa apres? Y a peu de chance a moins de trouver un employeur qui fasse toutes les demarches pour toi et qui prouve qu'il doit t'embaucher toi francais parce qu'il ne trouve pas d'americain pour faire le travail 🤪. Faut mieux avoir des competences particulieres.
Ou alors tu veux carrement faire toutes tes etudes aux US?? Faut savoir que c'est extrement cher!
Prolonger ton visa apres? Y a peu de chance a moins de trouver un employeur qui fasse toutes les demarches pour toi et qui prouve qu'il doit t'embaucher toi francais parce qu'il ne trouve pas d'americain pour faire le travail 🤪. Faut mieux avoir des competences particulieres.
Alors pour t'éclairer un peu + oui je suis actuellement déja étudiant en France mais en fait je souhaite arrêter pour pouvoir travailler pour avoir suffisemment pour pouvoir partir
J'ai lu aussi que les tests type TOEFL n'étaients pas obligatoires mais peut être que j'ai mal compris :s !! Et pour pour le problème financier oui je suis au courant du tarif malheureusement :s
Donc maintenant que tu as plus d'éléments pourrait tu me dire quels documents (ou formulaires) il faut pour partir faire un cursus universitaire entier aux Usa ? (je ne compte bien évidemment pas partir tout de suite mais d'ici 3 ou 4 ans)
rockets36
Quelques infos pour les études aux Usa:un accord d'échange doit exister entre ton université et l'établissement américainle dossier de demande d'inscription doit comporter non seulement (et au minimum) le certificat de réussite au toefl (il en existe de différents niveaux mais le plus "facile" demande déjà de bonnes compétences) mais une attestation bancaire prouvant que tu peux payer l'université américaine (environ 30 000$); dans les faits, tu ne payes pas (grâce à l'accord entre écoles) mais cette somme doit quand même exister!😕quand l'université t'accepte, elle t'envoie une attestation qui te permettra d'avoir ton visa d'études :tu peux le prolonger d'autant pour effectuer un stagetout cela est payant (toefl, visa)
En dehors d'un échange, je ne sais pas comment cela se passe ....
Pour travailler aux usa, il peut y avoir une possibilité par le VIE jusqu'à 25 ans:inscris toi sur internet.D'une manière générale, le principe est que l'entreprise qui t'embauche te sponsorise pour le visa
La dernière possibilité est de partir avec un visa touriste (90 jours) et de rencontrer l'âme soeur😊:il faut alors compter environ 6 mois (avec beaucoup de contrôles pour éviter les mariages blancs) après le mariage pour obtenir une green card et presque 3 ans pour une carte de résident permanent
en espérant avoir répondu à tes questions
merci pour tes précisions marieannie pour l'âme soeur je l'ai déja trouvé 😉 après effectivement l'échange avec mon fac en France serait une bonne option pour améliorer son anglais mais là c'est pas vrai ce que j'attends c'est plus d'aller aux Usa et d'y rester 🙂 mais pour la somme des 300 000$ est-ce que tu sais s'il faut les avoir si on part étudier là bas même sans échange ou faut-il avoir plus que cette somme ?
Merci pour l'info concernant le VIE elle risque de m'être très utile 🙂 je te remercie encore pour tes infos 😉
rockets36
Aucune idee des documents necessaires pour faire ses etudes aux USA.
Une fois que t'as repere l'universite ou tu veux aller tu peux demander les infos a leur service de scolarite. Et ils te diront ce qu'il faut et ils sont tres efficaces vu que les universites comptent sur ton argent.
Tu sais que c'est 20 000$ en gros par an? Sans le cout de la vie sur place. Les americains s'endettent pour payer leurs etudes.
Pourle TOEFL c'est obligatoire en echange. Par contre 30000$ c'est beaucoup 🤪. Vu que tu ne pars pas en echange je sais pas si c'est necessaire! Le TOEFL c'est pas si complique et ca se bachote. Tu t'entraines 6 mois sur internet ou en achetant le kit TOEFL et tu passes l'exam.
Le VIE c'est une bonne idee. C'est ce que e fais actuellement 😎. L'age c'est 28 ans par contre. Mais c'est 18 mois max et apres tu repars. Pas de prolongation.
euh la green card mon amie francaise a mis 6 ans a l'obtenir en etant mariee avec un americain! En general c'est 3 ans mais avec possibilite de travailler avant (des que t'es marie en fait). Mais bon se marier pour rester dans un pays... 🤪
Pourle TOEFL c'est obligatoire en echange. Par contre 30000$ c'est beaucoup 🤪. Vu que tu ne pars pas en echange je sais pas si c'est necessaire! Le TOEFL c'est pas si complique et ca se bachote. Tu t'entraines 6 mois sur internet ou en achetant le kit TOEFL et tu passes l'exam.
Le VIE c'est une bonne idee. C'est ce que e fais actuellement 😎. L'age c'est 28 ans par contre. Mais c'est 18 mois max et apres tu repars. Pas de prolongation.
euh la green card mon amie francaise a mis 6 ans a l'obtenir en etant mariee avec un americain! En general c'est 3 ans mais avec possibilite de travailler avant (des que t'es marie en fait). Mais bon se marier pour rester dans un pays... 🤪
Si tu veux pouvoir étudier aux Etats Unis, il va falloir que tu fasses comme tous les étudiants américains: tu regardes les universités qui t'intéressent et tu postules. 🙂 Si tu es choisi, tu pourras alors démarrer le processus de visa. I faudra ausssi que tu prouves que tu as les fonds suffisant pour payer les cours. L'université te fournira le I20 pour obtenir ton visa. Tu peux commencer par les "community colleges" qui sont moins cherd et ensuite utiliser leurs "passerelles" pour intégrer une autre université. Les universités d'état sont souvent moins chères.
Ensuite, à la fin de tes études et ton diplôme en poche, tu pourras demander un OPT qui te permettra de rester sur le territoire pour chercher du boulot et ensuite obtenir un visa de travail.
30 000$ est le coût annuel moyen de la scolarité dans une université cotée :des universités publiques sont moins chères et Sab007 a raison : va sur les sites de celles qui t'intéressent pour avoir des infos :mais dans la mesure où on demande de prouver qu'on peut payer la scolarité alors qu'on est dans le cadre d'échange (l'école française se porte déjà garant)je crains que ce soit bien difficile en individuel....
D'accord par contre pour prendre les renseignements aux services scolarités à l'université il faut le faire par téléphone ? 🤪 parce que tenir une conversation téléphonique avec un américain est loin d'être ma spécialité 😉.
Sinon pour le TOEFL je vais me renseigner et voir la difficulté mais bon à la fac déja je me débrouille en anglais mais je suppose que la difficulté ne doit pas être la même 🤪.
Oui j'avais tablé pour environ 15 000 $ pour l'inscription tout compris sans compter le coût de la vie bie sûr !!
Mais franchement depuis plusieurs semaines je ne fais que de me renseigner et j'ai vraiment l'impession que pour partir cela ressemble à un parcours du combattant 🤪 je dis pas que c'est démoralisant mais c'est dur des fois 🤪.
En espérant que je puisse réaliser mon rêve un jour 🤪.
rockets36
Pas forcement besoin de les appeler. Par mail ca suffit 🙂
Sinon le TOEFL c'est une partie comprehension orale (un texte defile puis faut repondre aux questions) c'est la partie la plus dure puis une partie grammaire t une partie vocabulaire. C'est pour ca que je dis que ca se bachote. Les memes questions de grammaire/vocabulaire reviennent.
Sinon je connais pas de personnes non americaines ayant fait leur scolarite ici. Mais je pense qu'une universite est prete a accepter quiconque peut payer et a un CV interessant. Mais ca ne sera pas facile!
Pourquoi tu tiens tant a etudier aux US? Etudier ici ne te donnera pas une green card 🤪.
Sinon le TOEFL c'est une partie comprehension orale (un texte defile puis faut repondre aux questions) c'est la partie la plus dure puis une partie grammaire t une partie vocabulaire. C'est pour ca que je dis que ca se bachote. Les memes questions de grammaire/vocabulaire reviennent.
Sinon je connais pas de personnes non americaines ayant fait leur scolarite ici. Mais je pense qu'une universite est prete a accepter quiconque peut payer et a un CV interessant. Mais ca ne sera pas facile!
Pourquoi tu tiens tant a etudier aux US? Etudier ici ne te donnera pas une green card 🤪.
woostine ==> merci beaucoup pour tes informations !! Alors quelques questions : est-ce qu'il y a des sortes de sélections pour être sélectionné dans les universités et est-ce qu'il y a des momens précis où l'on doit demander un dossier ou est-ce qu'on peut le demander quand on veut ?
Et aussi est-ce que tu pourrais me parler un peu plus de ce fameux OPT ? Comment on lobtient et faut-il des conditions pour l'obtenir ?
rockets36
Ok tu me rassures là sab007 !! D'accord donc ce TOEFL n'a pas l'air si affreux que cela 🙂.
Qu'est-ce que tu appelles sinon par CV intéressant ? Je m'attends fortement à connaître des moments difficiles au moment de m'engager mais d'après toi si je veux partir à la rentrée 2013 (août) à quel moment il faut que je commence les démarches ? Eté 2012 ? 🙂
Sinon pour répondre à ta question c'est pas spécialement d'étudier aux Usa qui m'intéresse c'est surtout d'y vivre : je saurais jamais t'expliquer pourquoi mais ce monde m' toujours fasciné et même sans le connaîte j'ai toujours su au fond de moi que ca serait la société qui me conviendrait, je croyais juste que la seule barrière à cela serait la langue mais finalement je sens que je ne suis pa au bout de mes surprises !! 🤪
Et je suis conscient que détudier aux Usa ne me donnera pas de green card mais d'après ce qu'a dis woostine il est possible à la suite de mes études de faire une demande pour travailler et cela me rassure en espérant que les obstacles ne soient pas insurmontables 🤪.
rockets36
j'espere par contre que tes parents ont les moyens financiers car cela coute tres chere
d'ici 2013, je vois mal mettre autant d'argent de coté!
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I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)






