Study Visa
Students cannot travel on the Visa Waiver Program or with Visitor Visas -:
A student visa (F or M) is required to study in the United States. Foreign nationals may not study after entering on a visitor (B) visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), except to undertake recreational study (non-credit) as part of a tourist visit. For more information on the VWP,
For short periods of recreational study, a Visitor (B) visa may be appropriate -:
A visitor (B) visa permits enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate. Learn more about.
Student Acceptance at a SEVP Approved School
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 and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. The SEVP-approved school will issue you a Form I-20. After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa. You must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.
How To Apply
There are several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary by U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the instructions on the.
Complete the Online Visa Application , Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, about completing the . You must: 1) complete the online visa application, and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
Student visa requires you to carry a lot more documents than you would for a tourist visa, by comparison. You require few mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records.
You are required to make sure you refer to this basic checklist for Visa Documentation:
1 . A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay.
2 . Form I-20 sent by the college (where you are going to study)
3 . Visa fees payment confirmation receipt
4 . Printed copy of DS-160, the online application form
5 . Interview appointment letter (original and copy)
6 . Bank statement for at least three years showing that you have enough 7 . assets to pay for the first year (could be of parent or guardian)
8 . Pay slips
