USA Student Visa

Documents Required for Visa

• A valid passport
• A valid I-20
• Payment of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Non – immigration visa application and Form DS-160
• Photographs as requested

Addition Documents that might be asked for:
• Academic Documents
• Evidence of Funds
• SOP
• Papers related to fund or grants

A candidate needs to prepare for a short interview as well that shall be conducted at the Embassy.

F1 Student Visa

Most International Students will need to obtain a F-1 student visa and the process will be as below:

• Apply to the university of your choice through online or paper application
• Pay an application fee between $25 to $100.
• Receive an I-20
• Pay for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Pay for the Visa application
• Schedule a date for visa interview
• Give a visa interview at the US embassy.

If you qualify, a visa will be granted if not you can schedule for another interview date.

Things to follow while you are in US

• You cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days prior to your class start date
• You need to contact the designated school official when you first enter the U.S.
• You need to contact your designated school official again, no later than the program start date listed on your Form I-20 before the class start date
• You must attend and pass all of your classes.
• If you find your studies too difficult, you should speak with your designated school official (DSO) immediately
• If you think you will be unable to complete your program by the end date listed on your Form I-20, you must talk to your DSO about requesting a possible program extension
• You cannot drop below a full course of study without consulting with your DSO