USA Visa

The United States of America offers three types of visas to students; F-1, J-1 and M-1. The fees of the student visa depends on the type that has been chosen to apply for. So, the cost of a student visa will depend on the type of visa you are applying for. F-1 visa is for international students who are applying for a programme in any American university that requires more than 18 hours of study in a week. The US visa cost for an F-1 student visa is USD 185.

After graduating with an MBA in Business Analytics, Graduates can apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT). This is a type of post-study work visa that allows the graduates a time duration of 12 months of work authorization in the US. Graduates can also opt for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, as Business Analytics is considered a STEM field. This allows them a total of 36 months of work experience in the US, providing them opportunities to work with the tech giant and other leading companies like Amazon, Google, and Deloitte, and also allows graduates to increase their chances of securing an H-1B work visa sponsorship.

You can get your SEVIS fee reciept by going to the official website, fmjfee.com You will need your ID, last name and DoB to access it.

The F1 visa fee is USD 185 which is INR 16,066. Applicants applying for the F1 visa have to pay this amount. The SEVIS fee is different from F1 visa fee, thus, these two should not be mixed with one another. 

The minimum bank balance to study in USA on an F1 visa is around USD 18,000 - USD 24,000 which is around INR 20+ Lakhs. Failing to show this amount can lead to US student visa rejection. 

Yes, F1 visa applications can be rejected if the documents are wrong or missing. Applicants at all costs must adhere to the F1 visa documentation requirements so that they do not face any rejections. Also avoid submitting incorrect information, be clear with your intentions and in case of discrepancies be ready with answers also (if the need may arise).

Getting an F1 visa can be challenging, but it is not impossible. The difficulty of obtaining an F1 visa depends on several factors, including your financial situation, academic qualifications, and ties to your home country. If you can demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and that you plan to return after your studies, you are more likely to be approved for an F1 visa.

International applicants applying for an F1 visa, should have an offer letter from an SEVP recognised institution in the US. Also the applicants should have fulfilled all the visa requirements, paid SEVP, I-901 fee and completed the DS-160 form. The international students studying a full-time course at any US university and fulfilling all the eligibility criteria are eligible for an F1 visa in USA.