02/09/2023
𝑮𝑼𝑰𝑫𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑼𝑺 𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑨 (𝑺𝑻𝑼𝑫𝒀)
Important to know there are 3 types of US Student Visas:
F-1: for high school or college/university
M-1: for nonacademic or vocational study in the US
J-1: for exchange visitors, including study abroad students, scholars, interns, and au pairs.
1. After you have received admission from your school, you'd receive one of the two forms:
- F-1 and M-1 students will receive Form I-20
- J-1 students will receive Form DS-2019
2. Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
- Once you receive your I-20 or DS-2019 form from your school, go online and pay the I-901 SEVIS fee here: https://lnkd.in/d2DXXgMU
- The fee is 350 USD for F-1/M-1 students and 220 USD for J-1 students.
- Print and keep confirmation once paid.
3. Complete Form DS-160 Online
Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, also known as Form DS-160 here: https://lnkd.in/dJVNfTA7
You will need:
-Your passport
-Visa photograph. Here's the specification: https://lnkd.in/d6_WRUn9
-Form I-20 or DS-2019
In addition, you may need:
-Travel itinerary (if already made travel plans to the US)
-Dates of last five visits to the US (if applicable) and/or
-Evidence of international travel history within past 5 years
-Resume or CV
-Additional information depending on purpose
4. Schedule Your Visa Interview and Pay Your Visa Application Fee
Check wait times here: https://lnkd.in/duUyNd93
You can search for the US Embassy in your country here: https://usembassy.gov
Note that US student visa processes may differ slightly depending on the embassy.
5. Attend Your Visa Interview
Before attending, gather the following:
-Passport
-Copy of visa photograph (may be required)
-Printed DS-160 confirmation page
-Printed I-901 SEVIS fee confirmation
-Visa application fee receipt (only required if application fee paid before interview)
Form I-20 for F-1/M-1 students, or Form DS-2019 for J-1 students (make sure to go with the original, and not a copy.)
Some embassies may require additional forms and documentation, like:
-Transcripts
-Certificates
-Proof of sufficient funds
-Proof of intent to depart the US
Common reasons for US Visa rejection:
-Did not provide proof of sufficient funds
-Did not provide proof of intent to leave US once program ends
-Did not pass the security check
-Did not bring all required items to interview
-Failed to show up for an interview
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