Study In USA

Types of Student VISA to Study in USA for Indian Students

F Student VISA

This VISA is essential for students seeking admission to accredited USA colleges or universities.

F-1 VISA: This is required for full-time students.

F-2 VISA: This is required for dependents of F-1 VISA, including their spouses and unmarried children below 21 years.

F-3 VISA: This is required for students living in Canada and Mexico who may be staying in their home countries, while pursuing their full-time or part-time program in the USA.

J Exchange VISA

This VISA is for students participating in educational exchange programs. During this program, the student may remain enrolled in their university, college, or school, while attending a study program in any accredited USA study institution.

J-1 VISA: This VISA is for exchange students attending a particular exchange program.

J-2 VISA: This VISA is offered to dependents of J-1 VISA holders.

M Student VISA

This VISA is for students applying for non-academic, vocational training in the country.

M1 VISA: This VISA is for students wishing to pursue non-academic or vocational studies in the USA.

M2 VISA: This VISA is for the dependents of M-1 VISA holders.

M3 VISA: It is awarded to students living in Mexico and Canada who may be pursuing non-academic or vocational studies in USA universities.

How to Apply for a USA Student VISA

If you are an Indian student wishing to study in USA, you may require a student VISA. Applying for a student VISA is a long and tedious process, which may last 4-6 months before your course starts. The following are the stages of applying for a student VISA.

  • Check if the school or university you wish to join is approved under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
  • Next, apply to the SEVP-approved institution at least 6 to 12 months before the course starts.
  • Once you receive an admit and finalize the university, you will receive a I20 form. This form is important to apply for a student VISA.
  • Pay the SEVIS fee online 4-5 days prior the USA VISA application. You can check the information through the USA Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) SEVP official website.
  • Fill the CGI Federal form and book an appointment at the embassy.
  • Pay the MRV fee or VISA application fee.
  • Schedule and attend the VISA interview. Check the consulate or embassy website to check all documents to be carried to the interview.
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