Posted on March 11 2020
According to the purpose of your visit to the US, you can either apply for an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. Immigrant visa will let you have a permanent residence in the US. Non-immigrant visa will let you have a stay for a stipulated time in the US.
The non-immigrant visa is suited for those who want to study abroad in the US besides businessmen and specialty workers. Basically, this visa is meant to help you accomplish goals that are time-bound, or purpose bound. A student visa is hence essentially this type of visa, valid for the term of study in the US.
The US government offers basically 3 types of visas:
The F1 visa is specifically for academic students. It is applicable to you in case you are going to the US to enroll in:
How to enroll in a US university or college?
You must be accepted for enrollment in an established university/college. The institution you are joining should be Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified. An F1 visa indicates that a US consular officer has approved your eligibility to apply for entry into the US. It, however, does not guarantee that you can enter the USA. This is because, you, the visa applicant, must show the consular officer that:
Before applying, you should have the following documents ready to submit.
Form I-20 should be submitted for yourself and your dependents to apply for a student visa. Only then you can enter the United States and apply for benefits.
Then, you must get a visa application. This can be procured from the US consulate office. You must create a profile and pay your application fee. You will need your receipt number to book an appointment for the visa interview.
Then, you need to fill the application form DS-160. This can be done online. Ensure that you provide correct and accurate information. This is essential because once submitted, you won’t be able to change any information. Keep your DS-160 number to book your appointment.
At this point, you must log in to your profile. The credentials will be the same as the ones you used to pay the visa fee. Choose “Schedule Appointment” from the dashboard to start the appointment scheduling process. You will need to schedule two appointments.
After this, all you need to do is to prepare for the interview for the F1 visa and attend it. Do your best and fulfill your dream to study overseas in the US.
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