- Application Fee – There is a non-refundable visa application fee ($165) you need to deposit through selected HDFC banks
- Visa Application Form
- A Valid Passport
- Photos – Color photo (a particular size) taken within last 6 months
- Financial documents showing you have sufficient support from your parents/ legal guardian to support your entire study (fees, traveling expenses and living expenses during your study time).
- Documents showcasing you will return to your home country after the course. (For example, a job offer, family business, etc)
- Your Academic certificates, and test scores, experience letter or achievements if any.
Visa Interview
You must have:
- Through a visa interview, the visa office will determine whether you are qualified to receive an F1 student visa. You should arrive at the interview with all of the required documents and receipts, and you should be prepared ahead of time to answer personal questions about your decision to study in the US.
- F1 visa interview questions often include inquiries about your academic qualifications and choice of course and university.
- You may be required to prove that you have ties and obligations that would guarantee your return to your home country after your studies in the US.
- You will be required to prove that you have the means to finance your education. Education expenses in the US are higher than most countries and being able to present a solid financial plan for the duration of your studies is crucial to pass your F1 visa interview.
If your visa application is approved, you may be required to pay a visa issuance fee. Digital fingerprint scans will be taken for records. Your passport will be taken so that you can get your visa and you will be informed when you can get it back, either by pick-up or in the post. Candidate has to personally submit the visa application.