Application Procedure?

Application Procedure?

Cost of Visa

There are two fees associated with for F1 student visa for the USA

SEVIS fee which is at present at $350

Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee) which is at present $160 (at the exchange rate of INR 70)

Here is the breakdown of different types of Student Visas

*Spouses and dependents do not need to pay the SEVIS fee if they are going to the U.S. on F-2 or J-2 visas.

Documents Required for F1 Student Visa Application

USA Study Visa Process:

Student visa requires you to carry a lot more documents than you would for a tourist visa, by comparison. You need the mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records. Make sure you refer to this checklist before going to the consulate for the visa interview.

• A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your period of stay.
• A printed copy of DS-160, the online application form
• Interview appointment letter (original and copy)
• Form I-20 sent by the college (where you are going to study)
• Visa fees payment confirmation receipt
• Bank statement for at least three years showing that you have enough assets to pay for the first year (could be of parent or guardian)
• Pay/salary slips
• Original mark sheets/provisional certificates
• Score sheet of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.

These are broadly of two types standardized test ELP or English Language proficiency exam or Test preparation.

For undergraduate admissions, the following standardized tests are required

SAT - Scholastic Assessment Test: Some colleges may require SAT subject tests

TOEFL- Test of English as a foreign language

ACT - American college testing

For graduate and professional admissions, required tests usually include:

Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL)

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)–for liberal arts, science, math

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)– for business schools/study for MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) programs

For English Language proficiency, TOEFL/IELTS is a requirement for studying in the US. Generally, for a postgraduate degree in management, a good GMAT score is required and for technical courses, passing the GRE test might be required. The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the course.

In USA, IELTS band required in some case 6.0 or 6.5it various by universities.

	Type of Visa
Type of Fee	F1	J1	M1
SEVIS Fee*
Amount	$350	$220	$350
Accepted modes of Payment	Credit Card Money Order/ Demand Draft
Payable in	Dollars at the applicable exchange rate as determined by the bank
MRV Application Fee/ Visa Application Fee
Amount	$160	$160	$160
Accepted modes of Payment	NEFT Online Transfer Instant Money Transfer by Mobile - IMPS By Cash at counters of Axis Bank/ Citibank
Payable in	Payable in INR at the Exchange Rate Fixed by the Consular Office (At present the exchange rate is fixed at $1 = INR 70)