About Visa, Processing

The procedure of obtaining a visa is the most critical stage in planning to study abroad. It would be a waste of time and money to make even a little mistake in this process. For this our counsellors walk you through every stage of the visa application procedure, from filling out the visa application forms to preparing and submitting the necessary papers.

Mock visa interviews are another service we offer to help you get a sense of what to expect during the real thing. (As necessary)

Students choose us because of our many years of expertise and high success rate with visas.

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F1 Visa

Mandatory Documents:

• Current passport, as well as old passports.

• One Photograph

• Confirmation page of Form DS-160 submitted online with CEAC barcode.

• Visa Fee (to be paid in advance, prior to taking the appointment).

• Original and a Copy of the Interview Appointment Letter

• Both pages of the bar-coded, SEVIS generated original Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant F-1 Status) obtained from a US College/University and signed by both you and the school official. Students, as well as their spouse and their children (Those applying for USA Visa) must be registered in the SEVIS.

• The school is responsible for entering your information for the Form I-20 into SEVIS upon your notification.

• Also requires a copy of the Form I-20. Make sure that you carry the original I-20 whenever you travel. It needs to be shown to the immigration officer at the port of entry to be admitted to the USA. Nothing will be stamped on the Form I-20 when you get your Visa. However, when you enter the USA, the immigration officer at the port of entry will stamp your I-20 in the allocated space.

• Original proof of payment of SEVIS fee receipt I-901 and one copy.

 

Supporting Documents:

 

1. Photocopies of the first page, last page and remarks page of your current passport.

2. Evidence of Financial Resources:

• Proof of liquid assets sufficient to pay for the entire first year of education. Proof of readily available funds to cover living expenses for the remainder of the academic year(s). Any financial documentation provided should be in support of this.
  This applies to ALL student visa applicants. To establish your financial resources, you should bring to the Consulate:
   

•  Original tax returns for the past 3 years (specifically Form 16).

• Original bank records (bank statements or pass books or bank books) for the past 3 years and/or fixed deposit statements of your parent or sponsor. (Although anyone may sponsor your education, the Consular Officer will be more convinced if your parent or close family member finances your studies).

• Pay slips, employment letters

• Chartered accountant's statements

• If you receive a scholarship, it is noted on the I-20 and favorably considered by the officer.

• The U.S. Consulate discourages applicants from bringing property deeds or certified copies of financial documents. Only bring financial documents that can support your (or your sponsor's) claim that your studies in the U.S.A will be fully funded. There are no specific documents that prove a student is able to pay for his or her education. These are only suggested documents. A visa is not assured if you have any or all of these documents.

• Notarized Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) - if you are financially supported by an individual in the U.S.A, along with three years of that individual's bank statements and tax returns.

• If you have taken a loan from a bank to cover your tuition, please bring official documents that verify the loan approval, not just the application. Indian banks usually only lend small amounts for education, so the applicant must still show that they have other liquid assets.

• Paying the tuition expenses in advance is a good way to show proof of funds, but it is not a requirement to pay in advance.

 

3.Education Documents:

Original degree certificates and mark sheets are required. Even if you haven't gotten your diploma yet, you can still apply. However, if you have them, be sure to send your grade reports and a temporary diploma.

Transcripts from prior institutions attended, as well as high school diplomas or bachelor's degrees.

Results from relevant tests such as the TOEFL and SAT, GRE, GMAT, or LSAT are also considered relevant. Letter from the university should be obtained if the university does not need you to take examinations like the TOEFL or GRE. All student visa applicants should, however, provide standardised exam scores.

 

US Public School:

According to the U.S. law, foreign students are not allowed to get F-1 visa to attend public elementary or middle school (kindergarten to 8th grade or a publicly funded adult education program. However, an F-1 visa can only be awarded for a maximum of one year to attend a public high school (grades 9 to 12). The school must declare on the Form I-20 that the student has paid the unsubsidized cost of the study and the amount supplied by the student for that purpose in order for the student to apply for an F-1 visa on that basis.

USA STUDY VISA REQUIREMENTS

Mainly there are 3 different types of study visas issued by the USA for international students:​

• F1 Visa,

• J1 Visa, and

• M1 study Visa
   

F-1 and M-1 study visas can be provided up to 120 days in advance of the students’ orientation day. However, international students will not be allowed to enter the country in F-1 or M-1 status earlier than 30 days before their orientation day.