🇺🇸 Student visa for United States

What you need

1. required documentsDocument

   Essential Core Documents • Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States. • Form I-20: The Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, issued by your U.S. school through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). • Form DS-160 Confirmation Page: The online Nonimmigrant Visa Application confirmation page. • Visa Photo: A recent 2x2 inch color photograph meeting official U.S. visa photo guidelines. • Visa Application Fee Receipt: Proof of payment for the MRV (Machine Readable Visa) application fee ($185). • SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt: Proof of payment for the SEVIS fee. Financial and Support Proof • Bank Statements or Financial Documents: Recent statements (covering the last 3 to 6 months) proving you or your sponsor have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least your first year. • Sponsorship Letters & Income Proof: Affidavits or support letters from financial sponsors, alongside their employment or income verification. • Scholarship or Loan Letters: Official documentation if you are receiving financial aid or a student loan. Academic and Background Records • Official Academic Transcripts & Diplomas: Records, degrees, or certificates from your previously attended high schools, colleges, or universities. • Standardized Test Scores: Official results required by your U.S. institution (such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE, or GMAT). • Proof of Ties to Home Country: Documents demonstrating your intent to return home after completing your studies (such as family ties, property deeds, or future career plans)

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