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USA Student Visa

Applying for the USA student visa? Here’s more information about it.

The USA Government provides an opportunity for all Indian students to study in the country full-time however, you’ll first have to obtain a student visa. The visa you need will depend on your age, the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in the USA.

 

The government of the USA offers these following two different types of Visas.

 

To enter the United States to attend:You need the following visa category:
University or collegeF
High School
Private elementary school
Seminary
Conservatory
Another academic institution, including a language training program
Vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution, other than a language training programM

 

   

For detailed information, please visit the US Government’s Department of State website by clicking here

SVEP:

The first step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States.  After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrollment, you will be registered for the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) and must pay the I-901 fee. Next, the SVEP approved school will issue a form called I-20. Once the process of receiving I-2o and registering with SEVIS is done, the student can formally apply for the suitable USA student visa type.

More information on SVEP can be availed by clicking here

How to Apply:

You’ll have to apply for your student visa application online using the US Embassy and Consulates India website.

  • Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160
  • You must: 1) complete the online visa application, and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
  • Photo –You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.

Schedule an Interview:

Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.

Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early

Student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 120 days in advance of the start date for a course of study.  However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa for more than 30 days before the start date.

Gather Required Documentation

Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:

  • Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States.
  • Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
  • Application fee payment receipt
  • Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160.
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students, Form I-20 or Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students, Form I-20

Additional Documentation 

A consular officer will interview you to determine your qualifications for a student visa and may request additional documents, such as evidence of:

  • Your academic preparation, such as:
    • Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended; and
    • Standardized test scores required by your U.S. school;
  • Your intent to depart the United States upon completion of the course of study; and
  • How you will pay all educational, living and travel costs.
  • The evidence to pay for all the expenses can be via education loans, FD’s, bank balance certificate and other relevant documents.

How can we help with visa applications?

If you’re a ProAmica student with an offer letter from any of our partner institutions in the US, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions, and also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.

Our team will direct you to the official websites and to authorized immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest application forms and guidance.

USA Student Visa fee

As an applicant from outside the US, you will have to pay US$160 as your visa fee. Check the latest fee requirements by clicking here

English language requirements

To gain your US student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

(IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognized by more than 10,000 organizations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.

When you first arrive in the US, you must:

  • Contact your designated school official on a priority basis
  • Contact your designated school official again, no later than the program start date listed on your Form I-20

Making sure your visa remains valid

Once you get your visa, there are a number of things you need to do to ensure it remains valid, including:

  • Fulfilling the purpose for why the Department of State issued the visa
  • Following the regulations associated with that purpose

While studying in the US, you will need to observe the following rules:

  • You must attend and pass all of your classes. If you are finding 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 must take a full course of study each term. If you cannot study full-time, contact your DSO immediately
  • You cannot drop below a full course of study without consulting with your DSO

You can always come to us for a free counselling session where we can guide you on how to go about the entire visa application process.

 

 

 

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