By Ada Kohli
Published Apr 27, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

How To Apply For A US Student Visa

Applying for a US student visa and don't know where to start?

Here is a simple guide to applying for your US student visa

The course you want to pursue and the type of school you plan to attend will determine the exact type of US visa that you will need

If you have been accepted by a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

You will be sent a document called Form I-20 if you are eligible for an F or M US visa, or Form DS-2019 if you are eligible for a J visa

Keep in mind that you will need evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain your living expenses through the period of your stay in the US

You will have to pay the SEVIS fee to schedule your appointment and complete your visa documentation

Print your SEVIS and visa payment confirmation from the website. You will need it as proof of fee payment for your US student visa interview

You can then make an appointment with a US consulate or embassy in your country for a US student visa. Apply as early as possible as visa processing can take time

You will then need to fill a form DS-160 and submit the confirmation along with the documents for your visa interview