Documents Required for Student
Visa (F1/M1/J1)
- Completed Non-immigration Visa application form DS-156,
which is available free of charge at the consulates
only. (Separate for each applicant).
- Completed NIV form DS-157. (For
male applicant age between 16-45yrs)
- Completed form DS-158
(Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant
Visa Applicant)
- Passport validity of at least six months beyond
end of intended stay.
- 2 recent color photograph, (2x2 inches or 5x5 cm)
for each applicant showing full face, preferably without
head covering, and with a light background. Always
keep some extra photos with you.
- Form I-20A-B "Certificate of Eligibility for
Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and
Language Students," properly completed and signed
by the prospective student and the designated school
official. Vocational students must present a Form I-20M-N
"Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant
(M-1) Student Status - For Vocational Students,"
properly completed and signed by the prospective student
and the designated school official.
- You will be required to show the proof of financial
support for the entire time you plan to study in U.S.A.
Or if you are going on a scholarship then, scholarship
proofs likewise.
- Original GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL score sheets.
- Your past education certificates, diplomas and/or
degrees.
- Might need an "Affidavit of Support" form
I-134 from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Complete
this form with information about your source of financing,
and submit it along with your other documents.
- You may also need to submit your medical certificate
to prove that you are in good health.
- Demand drafts for visa application fee.
- Demand draft or cash for visa issuance fee.
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Documents required for
dependents of Student visa (F2/M2/J2)
Get more details about the complete visa process.
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