USA Visa

The United States of America continues to be one of the hot destinations for students who planning to study abroad. Students who are seeking admission or have already been admitted to a university in the United States need to apply for a visa, as the next important step towards their dream of studying in the US. 

To apply for a student visa to the USA online, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Get your I-20 form from the university that accepted you.
2. Pay the SEVIS and MRV fees.
3. Schedule an interview at the nearest US consulate.
4. Ensure all your documents are in order, and keep all your fee receipts handy when scheduling your student visa application in the USA.

By doing the following, you can begin the process of applying for a visa to enter the United States:

Identify the precise kind of visa you require, depending on whether you want to travel, study, or work in the United States.

Verify sure you fulfill the prerequisites for travel in order to enter the United States.

Ascertain that you possess all the documentation needed to adhere to the most recent COVID-19 travel restrictions established by the US government, including any appropriate travel exemptions.

Register on US Immigration Services' official website to start your online application for a USA visa.

Upload each and every file required for your application for a US visa.

Fill out the visa application and send in the required visa payment.

Make an appointment to apply for your visa at a US consulate in India.

After choosing the suitable visa category, finish the online application for a visa. The online application form used to apply for a visa and pay the application fee is called DS-160. The cost of applying for a visa is USD 185, or INR 15,369.8.

Once you have paid the visa application cost, you need to make an appointment for an interview at the American Embassy or Consulate in your nation. The wait times for interview appointments differ according on the location, time of year, and type of visa, therefore it's best to apply early for your visa.

To apply for a USA study visa, follow these steps:

1) Once you have a Form I-20 from your college, the visa application procedure can begin. Although you can pay the SEVIS fee at any moment during the application process, it is highly advised that you do so before you begin applying for a US visa.
2) You can fill out a DS-160 visa application after paying the SEVIS fee and receiving a receipt. An online application form is being used.
3) Print the confirmation page from your application to bring to the interview.
4) Pay the visa fee at authorised AXIS bank/Citi bank outlets or via NEFT.
5) Make an appointment for your biometrics and an interview.

6) You must physically show up for the biometric appointment so that your fingerprints can be scanned and your photo taken for the visa.

7) You will be questioned at the personal interview about your choice, college, finances, and intention to return. If the person is persuaded, they will keep your passport so they may have the visa stamped in it. This manual will assist you in getting ready for your F1 Visa Interview.

Keep in mind that F1 visas for students can be issued up to 120 days before to the start of your term of study. You won't be permitted to enter the country with an F1 visa, though, before 30 days have passed since your start date.