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Study, Work, Live in United States

Many of us have dreamt of living the American dream and studying in the United States. The US Student Visa is your one-way ticket to living that dream.

The application process for this visa can take from 3 to 5 months for completion. However, in this page you will find the A-Z information about documentation, top universities,

A (F or M) Student Visa is required for foreign nationals to study in the United States. Foreign nationals will not be able to study in the US if they have entered through the visitor (B) visa or through the VWP (Visa Waiver Program). You can however undertake recreational studies on a tourist visa.

Types of Student Visas in the United States

F1 VISA,M1 VISA ,J1 VISA

The F1 visa is issued to international students for academic studies. It is issued to students attending a regular academic or an English language program. It is the most common of all the USA student visas.

F1 student visa holders are required to maintain their full-time student status and are allowed to work part-time to a maximum of 20-hours per week.
International students holding an F1 visa are required to complete their course before the expiration of their I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status).

A J1 Visa is issued to international students who require to obtain practical training that is unavailable in their home country for completion of their academic program.

This student visa allows part-time employment limited to 20-hours per week. However, international students need to obtain permission from the exchange visitor program sponsor for employment.

An M1 visa is issued to international students attending a vocational or a non-academic school in the United States. M1 student visa holders cannot work during the course of their studies.

Also, students applying for an M1 visa need to provide proof of funds which can cover their cost of studies and living expenses during the course of their STAY

Annual Intakes

There are three intakes available in US universities. These are:

FALL INTAKE, SPRING INTAKE, SUMMER INTAKE

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Types of Takes we Have in USA
  • This is a popular intake among Indian students. It starts in the month of September.
  • This intake starts in January. This intake is ideal if you have missed the September intake.
  • This intake usually starts around May. However, it is available only for limited programs and in few colleges.

Eligibility to Apply to US Universities for Studies

Here are the eligibility criteria you need to meet to apply to US universities:

Have a completed application form
Proof of Secondary School completion (12 years)
Certificate of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL)
Evidence of financial support (with the I-20 form)

Documents Required for US Students Visas

You would generally need to provide the following documents along with your application for a student visa:

Requisite application form duly filled and signed
I-20 showing that you are enrolled in a US universities
Valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the period of stay
Recent passport size photographs
Receipt of payment of visa processing fees
Confirmation page of DS-160
Documents to show you are a bonafide student
Payment of application fee for SEVIS
Documents to show sponsorship
Documents to show availability of funds

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