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Congratulations! You made it to your dream U.S. University!
F1 or Student Visa is the most frequently used visa by those who wish to pursue higher studies in the United States
After finalizing on the U.S. institution you are going to study and receiving your I-20, apply for student visa by following these simple steps
STEP 1: START YOUR VISA APPLICATION
Create a user account at www.ustraveldocs.com
Select the region, country and start filling out your DS-160 application form. Each applicant is responsible for the information provided on the DS-160. Please complete the form accurately.
Pay your SEVIS fee online at www.fmjfee.com
STEP 2: PAY YOUR VISA APPLICATION FEES
Via Mobile Phone, or
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) or
In cash at DRUK, AXIS, CITI BANK branches
STEP 3: SCHEDULE 2 SEPARATE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE
One for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Another for biometrics collection at a Visa Application Center (VAC) prior to the interview appointment date
STEP 4: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VAC VISIT
Current passport and any previous passport
DS-160 confirmation sheet
Appointment letter
For more information: http://goo.gl/1WWKgu
STEP 5: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VISA INTERVIEW AT THE CONSULATE
Current passport and any previous passport
DS-160 confirmation sheet
Appointment letter
I-20 Form
SEVIS payment receipt
Degree certificate and individual mark sheets
Other supporting documents that demonstrate your qualifications for the visa
For more information: http://goo.gl/Fj4ttj
IMPORTANT WEB LINKS FOR INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
Bank and payment options: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-paymentinfo.asp DS-160 Information: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-ds160info.asp Appointment Wait Times: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-waittimeinfo.asp Visa Wait Times: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visawaittimeinfo.asp Photos and Finger Prints:www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-photoinfo.asp Security Regulations: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-securityinfo.asp For FAQs: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-gen-faq.asp#qlistfandm
Apply for F1 Student Visa within 120 days from the start date of I-20 and you can travel within 30 days from the start date of I-20
If you apply for student or exchange visitor visa (F-1/M-1/J-1), in most cases you must pay the SEVIS Fee (SEVIS I-901). Payment and inquiries are handled by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and administered by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). For information about the fee and the payment processes and options, visit the ICE website www.ice.gov.
If you have spouse or child traveling with you, they must apply for an F-2/M-2/J-2 visa. The dependents are not required to pay the SEVIS fee.
SEVIS stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. It is an internet-based system that maintains data on foreign students and exchange visitors as well as your dependents, before and during your stay in the U.S. It is a key part of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) administered by ICE within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Do not pay the SEVIS before you have the Form I-20 or DS-2019
Pay the SEVIS fee before the visa interview appointment
Do not leave the SEVIS fee payment to the last minute
Bring the SEVIS fee payment receipt to the visa interview
The SEVIS fee is non-refundable
Here is more information on the SEVIS or the SEVIS fee: www.ice.gov/sevis