Student Visa Requirements
To begin with International Students planning to apply for their US Student visa must have a clear understanding of the visa they should be applying for;
- F-1 Student Visa: International students engaging in a full course of academic study in an accredited educational program that has been designated by DHS (Department of Homeland Security).
- M-1 Vocational Student Visa: International students enrolled in a vocational program or school in the US. They must maintain a full course of study; part-time study is only permitted if authorized by the DSO.
- J-1 Exchange Student Visa: Applicable to exchange visitors with the premise of studying at an academic institution under the auspices of the United States Information Agency and a designated program sponsor. Visa holders are eligible for up to 18 months of Practical Academic Training and up to 36 months for post-doctoral training.
In order to apply for any of the above-mentioned visas, you will require some basic documents such as;
- A valid passport
- 2 Passport-size photographs
- Form I-20 issued by designated university
- Completed Application DS-160 form
- SEVIS Application fees payment
- Statement of Purpose
- Attested academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Attested work experience documents, if applicable
- Certified English Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE)
- Scores for SAT/ACT/ GRE/ GMAT, if required
- Proof of financial statements
All applying students are required to schedule and their personal interview at the embassy for approval of their Student visa.
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