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USA Student Visa

USA Student Visa

The visa you need will depend on the type of study you want to do in the United States.

The U.S. Government offers three different student visa types:
  • F Student Visa: used to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at an English language institute
  • J Exchange Visa: for participation in an exchange program, including high school and university study
  • M Student Visa: for non-academic or vocational study or training in the U.S.

You must first apply and be accepted by a U.S. institution that is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Once accepted, you will receive a Form I-20 from the institution's international student office, which is a paper record of your information in the database called the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

You will need the following documentation for your visa application:
  • A valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S. (unless exempt by country specific agreements)
  • Acceptance at a SEVP approved school and your Form I-20
  • Application fee payment for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
  • Non-immigrant visa application and the Form DS-160 confirmation page
  • One or two photographs in the requested format
Additional documentation may also be required:
You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate.
When you arrive in the U.S., you must:

Making sure your visa remains valid

Once you get your visa, there are a number of things you need to do to ensure it remains valid, including:
While studying in the U.S., you will need to observe the following rules:
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