5 Must-Know Tips for Getting a Student Visa Planning to study in the U.S.? Here are 5 tips to help you get that student visa approved: Prove strong ties to your home country — you're presumed to have immigrant intent, so show them you plan to go back. Never say you want to work or get a green card after graduation — that’s a fast track to denial. Show financial support — prove you can afford school without needing a job. Speak English — your interview will be in English, so be ready. Have a good