When you dream to study overseas, it comes with a lot of challenges. Finding the right college, the application process, the GRE, and, most crucial of all, the student study VISA application.
If you are willing to apply for student visa usa, this guide is surely a boon for you!
Types of Student Visa
Many study abroad colleges offer different courses & the term varies for each of them. That’s why there are different visas for international students to fit their needs.
- F-1 Student Visa: This is one of the most common types of US student visas. It is suitable for programs requiring more than 18 hours of attendance per week. This visa type includes both UG & PG programs.
- J-1 Exchange Student Visa: The J-1 visa is preferable for students, scholars, and working professionals looking for a short-term program to study overseas in US. This visa best fits students visiting the US for exchange programs.
- M-1 Vocational/ Non-Academic Visa: This particular type of visa is required for vocational programs and technical schools. This visa does not allow students to overstay in the US.
Cost of the Visa
The USA study visa fees can be split into 2 parts, i.e., the SEVIS fee & the visa application fee. The following is a breakdown of the costs of various types of student visas in the United States:
TIP: Most students take some time before continuing their master’s education after their undergraduate. If you’ve had a year’s gap post-undergraduate education & have done absolutely nothing in this period, make sure you’ve got sufficient reasons to tackle the questions during the interview.
USA Embassy & Consulates
The US student application for the F-1 visa is entirely online. To complete their USA student visa application, applicants must visit biometric and student interview centers in India.
Here is a list of the US Embassy & Consulate addresses to complete the US student visa process for Indian students:
- US Consulate General in Hyderabad, Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003
- US Embassy in New Delhi, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021
- US Consulate General in Mumbai, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
- US Consulate General in Chennai, 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
- US Consulate General in Kolkata, 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071
Students are advised of the Department of Homeland Security regulation, which requires that all initial or beginning students enter the U.S. 30 days or less in advance of the course of study start or report date as shown on the Form I-20.
NOTE: Please consider this date carefully when making travel plans to the U.S.
Interview Process
The US student visa interview is the last step of the US visa process for Indian students. Mostly, it’s all about you explaining in your interview why a particular university in the USA and course make sense to you. A positive interview response can help you get a student visa as soon as your interview ends!
The interview usually lasts for 4-5 minutes. At the time of your interview, have all of your documents neatly cataloged in a file. Questions asked during the interview usually focus on your intent of coming back and your awareness of your program, university, finances, etc. If these questions are answered satisfactorily, the consulate officer can approve your application. At the end of your interview, you can expect the officer to ask for your passport to get it stamped for a USA study visa!
CONCLUSION
The US visa process for Indian students can be simple & hassle-free, provided all documents and information are appropriate. Now that you have received your visa, march ahead and achieve your dreams!
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