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To enter the United States as a student, you must
apply at a US Embassy or Consulate for a student visa.
You are required to make an appointment in India to
apply for a visa. You can apply for a visa only after
you receive the requisite I-20 or IAP-66 form from
the institution you have been accepted to. The information
outlined below is designed to help you understand
the visa process. |
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| Type Of Visa |
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Types
of Visas :
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There
are mainly two types of student visas:
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F-1
(Student Visa). The F-1 visa is for
full-time students enrolled in an academic or
language program. F-1 students may stay in the
US for the full length of their academic program
plus 60 days. F-1 students must maintain a full-time
course load and complete their studies by the
expiration date listed on the I-20 form.·
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J-1
(Exchange Visitor Visa). The J-1 visa
is issued for students needing practical training
that is not available in their home country to
complete their academic program. The training
must be directly related to the academic program.
The J-1 visa obligates the student to return to
their home country for a minimum of two years
after the end of their studies in the US before
being eligible to apply for an immigrant (permanent
residence) visa.The rules and regulations governing
the entrance of all international students into
the United States are complicated and should be
properly looked into before applying for a visa.
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The
rules and regulations governing the entrance of
all international students into the United States
are complicated and should be properly looked
into before applying for a visa. |
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| Procedure |
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Visa
Application Procedure |
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Applicants should apply at the consular section
of the American Embassy any working day, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 and
10:00 AM.
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Documents
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Valid
Passport |
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One
Passport size photograph (Black and White
or Color) |
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A
Non-immigrant Visa Application (Form 156)
available from the Consular section. |
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Form
I-20 executed by the authorizing official
of institution concerned, signed by the
applicant. |
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Evidence
of financial ability to cover the costs
of the education and maintenance involved
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Visa
fee to be paid in Indian Rupees by Bank
Draft |
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When
to apply : |
An applicant may apply for a student Visa not
earlier than 90 days before the registration
date specified on the FORM I-20. If the registration
date is already passed or the applicant cannot
reasonably expect to arrive at the school by
the registration date, the applicant should
obtain an amended I-20 or a letter of extension
from the issuing institution stating by what
date the applicant may arrive.
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After
the Completed application forms along with the
documents are submitted; |
In
most cases, the visa will be issued within a few
hours or days of the submission of the application.
In some instances, the process may take longer
depending on the time of year, consular caseload
or other factors. |
If
your application is denied, you should ask the
Consular Officer for a "written denial decision."
This will provide you with the official reason
for your visa denial. |
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Your
total personal annual income
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Total
annual income of your Parents
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Your
average annual living expenses
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Some
details of your and your parents' assets
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Sources
of funding for your education other than
from the University |
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Note
: Even if no assistantship is available
at the time of admission, most Indian students
manage to get some kind of financial aid from
the university after one or two semesters. |
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| Requirement |
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Principal
Requirements for a Student Visa |
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When
to apply : |
An applicant may apply for a student Visa not
earlier than 90 days before the registration
date specified on the FORM I-20. If the registration
date is already passed or the applicant cannot
reasonably expect to arrive at the school by
the registration date, the applicant should
obtain an amended I-20 or a letter of extension
from the issuing institution stating by what
date the applicant may arrive.
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After
the Completed application forms along with the
documents are submitted; |
In
most cases, the visa will be issued within a few
hours or days of the submission of the application.
In some instances, the process may take longer
depending on the time of year, consular caseload
or other factors. |
If
your application is denied, you should ask the
Consular Officer for a "written denial decision."
This will provide you with the official reason
for your visa denial. |
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Your
total personal annual income
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Total
annual income of your Parents
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Your
average annual living expenses
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Some
details of your and your parents' assets
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Sources
of funding for your education other than
from the University |
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Note
: Even if no assistantship is available
at the time of admission, most Indian students
manage to get some kind of financial aid from
the university after one or two semesters. |
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