| Visa Procedure- USA |
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| Most international students who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 (non-immigrant) student visa, but there are other visa types that are sometimes authorized for those who study in the U.S. |
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| F-1 or Student Visa. This visa is the most common for those who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States . It is for people who want to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at a university or intensive English language institute. |
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| M-1 or Student Visa. This visa is for those who will be engaged in non-academic or vocational study or training, such as associate or diploma courses, at any institution in the U.S. they are normally issued for short term program of study. |
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| J-1 or Exchange Visitor. This visa is for people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs. |
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| The High Commission must be given assurance on the following issues : |
- One is going for serious academics
- Proficiency in English
- Sufficient Finance
- Intention of return
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| The following documents are required in order to apply for the visa : |
- 10th, 12th, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters & other academic Mark sheets
- TOEFL and SAT/GRE/GMAT score sheets: You need to submit the entrance scores for the purpose of visa
- Statement of Purpose (SOP).
- I – 20[acceptance letter from the university]
- Letters of other offers & rejections
- Financial affidavit
- Passport
- Financial documents
- Statement of Assets
- SEVIS receipt. (SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. It is the system used by the US government to track all F and J visa holders.)
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