Visa Guide
Types of Student Visas
Choose the right visa category for your study program
Student Visa (F-1)
For full-time academic studies at accredited US institutions.
- • Full-time enrollment required
- • Work restrictions apply
- • Valid for program duration
Exchange Visitor (J-1)
For cultural exchange programs and research opportunities.
- • Cultural exchange focus
- • Research opportunities
- • Return home requirement
Graduate Student (M-1)
For vocational and technical training programs.
- • Vocational training
- • Technical programs
- • Limited work options
Visa Requirements
Essential documents and criteria for your visa application
Required Documents
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Form DS-160 confirmation page
- SEVIS fee receipt
- Form I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1)
- Financial support documentation
- Academic transcripts and test scores
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepted to SEVP-certified school
- Accepted to SEVP-certified school
- Accepted to SEVP-certified school
- Sufficient financial resources
- Sufficient financial resources
- Sufficient financial resources
- Strong ties to home country
- Strong ties to home country
- Strong ties to home country
- Intent to return after studies
- Intent to return after studies
- Intent to return after studies
- No criminal record
- No criminal record
- No criminal record
- Health insurance coverage
- Health insurance coverage
- Health insurance coverage
Application Process
Step-by-step guide to your student visa application
1
Get Accepted
Receive acceptance letter and Form I-20 from your university
2
Pay Fees
Pay SEVIS fee and visa application fee
3
Complete DS-160
Fill out online visa application form
4
Interview
Attend visa interview at US embassy/consulate
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