F1 Visa

The wide variety of educational facilities in the United States offer great opportunities for students wishing to further their education and training. The intellectual stimulation and social experiences of studying in the U.S. will be vital parts of a student's growth and development.

Foreign national students who want to study in the U.S. usually apply for the F1 visa. Although the J1 and M1 Visas (for vocational students) are sometimes used, most foreign students enter in F1 status.

Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 are allowed to join you in the U.S., under F2 status. A prospective student's Form I-20A-B may be used to request an F2 visa.

If your spouse and/or dependent children are joining you later, they will need to submit Form I-20A-B, endorsed from the school you are attending. F2 visa holders cannot work while in the US nor attend school without changing their status to F1. An F2 child may attend school-elementary through 12th grade.

F1 Visa Process Steps:

You must be enrolled as a full time student for an academic educational program with the USCIS approved school. You should have the USCIS form I-20 A-B/ID (Certificate of eligibility) issued by the educational institute.

Procedure to Apply F1 Visa:

You must submit your visa application form, Form I-20A-B and other required documents at the U.S. Consulate, Consular Office or U.S. Embassy with jurisdiction over your permanent residence.

Documents Required for F1 Visa:

• A filled-in appropriate DS visa application Form. Separate applications for each person are compulsory.
• One recent photograph as per the specification of each applicant, with the entire face visible. The picture should be taken before a light background and without head covering. You may refer to specification on this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/frvi_3877.html
• A passport, valid for travel to the United States for at least six months longer than your intended visit.
• A letter of admission from the school you plan to atted.
• A signed Form I-20A-B.
• Applicants applying with I-20 forms processed after 1 Sept 2004 are required to provide the SEVIS I-901 fee receipt as proof of payment.
• Proof of sufficient funds to partake in study in the U.S.
• Proficiency in English or that s/he will receive training to become proficient
• Intention to depart the U.S.

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