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F-1 Student Visa for USA
The F-1 visa is the most common student visa for international students studying in the United States. It allows you to study full-time at an accredited institution.
Processing Time
3-5 weeks (including appointment wait time)
Visa Fee
âš18,000
â Key Requirements
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Form I-20 from your US university
- SEVIS I-901 fee payment ($350)
- DS-160 visa application form
- Visa appointment confirmation
- Financial proof (bank statements, loan sanction letter)
- Academic transcripts and standardized test scores
- Passport-size photographs (2x2 inches)
đ Documents Required
- Original passport
- Form I-20 (original)
- SEVIS fee receipt
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa appointment letter
- Admission letter from university
- Fee structure from university
- Last 3 years academic transcripts
- GRE/GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL scorecards
- Co-applicant ITR (last 3 years)
- Bank statements (last 6 months)
- Loan sanction letter (if applicable)
- Property papers (if collateral-based loan)
- PAN card and Aadhaar card
đ Application Process
1
Receive Form I-20 from your US university after admission.\n2. Pay SEVIS I-901 fee ($350) online.\n3. Complete DS-160 visa application form online.\n4. Schedule visa appointment at US consulate/embassy.\n5. Attend visa interview with all documents.\n6. If approved, passport with visa stamp will be returned in 5-7 days.
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