The US government offers three types of student visas for international students: F, J, and M. The F visa is for study at an accredited US college or university, or to study English at an English language institute. The J visa is for participation in an exchange program, including high school and university study. The M visa is for non-academic or vocational study or training in the US.
Here are some requirements for the F-1 visa:
Be over 18 years old
Apply to an SEVP-approved school
Enroll in a full-time program
Pass any language proficiency tests
Have proof of sufficient financial funds
The college or university where you plan to study needs to be approved by SEVP Immigration & Customs Enforcement
The application process includes:
Checking your eligibility
Gathering all required documents
Applying online
Waiting for approval
Flying to the USA
The processing time for an F-1 visa can take 3–6 weeks, but can extend up to 4 months if your documents are inaccurate.
Here are some steps to apply for a US student visa in India:
Get accepted and get your I-20 form
Pay your SEVIS fee: The $350 SEVIS fee is a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) processing and maintenance charge
Complete your DS-160 visa application
Schedule your visa interview.
