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USA Visa Presentation (India)

The document provides information about the student visa process for the USA. It outlines the key steps which include applying to and getting accepted by a US university, completing the online DS-160 application form, paying visa fees, scheduling a visa interview, and paying the SEVIS I-901 fee. It discusses what documents are required for the Offsite Facilitation Center and consulate appointments. The document also gives tips for financial structuring, common questions asked in visa interviews, and preparing for a visa mock interview.

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USA Visa Presentation (India)

The document provides information about the student visa process for the USA. It outlines the key steps which include applying to and getting accepted by a US university, completing the online DS-160 application form, paying visa fees, scheduling a visa interview, and paying the SEVIS I-901 fee. It discusses what documents are required for the Offsite Facilitation Center and consulate appointments. The document also gives tips for financial structuring, common questions asked in visa interviews, and preparing for a visa mock interview.

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Presentation on US Student Visa

Points covered in todays presentation

Steps for Student Visa Process for USA

Financial Structuring

What documents are to be carried at OFC and Consulate?

Questions for Visa Mock Preparation


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Steps for Student Visa Process

• Apply and get acceptance/I-20 from the US University/College.

• Complete the nonimmigrant online visa application form DS-160 available on

the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) (Link - www.ceac.state.gov)

• Pay visa application processing fee of $160 (Link - www.ustraveldocs.com)

• Schedule an interview (Link - www.ustraveldocs.com)

• Pay SEVIS I-901 fee of $350 (Link - www.fmjfee.com)


Steps for Visa Process

Students scheduling Interview for US visa are required to schedule for two dates-

▪ Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) for Biometric and Digital Photograph

▪ US Embassy for personal Interview


Acceptance Letter / I-20

You will receive an I-20 along with an acceptance letter from US Institute
congratulating you for being admitted.
DS 160 Confirmation Page

Complete the online non immigrant visa application form (DS-160) available on the
link provided below: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/default.aspx
Visa Fees Payment
Payment of $160 to be made on www.ustraveldocs.com
Schedule Visa Interview

You can schedule your visa interview with the US embassy or consulate on
www.ustraveldocs.com
SEVIS Fee Payment
Pay your SEVIS fee online. Access the website by following the link below:
https://www.fmjfee.com/
Financial Structuring

The Financial Structuring is to be done at the time of Visa for which the following
points should be considered -

➢ Family sponsorship can include Parents, Grandparents or self.

➢ Proper justification of the sponsors' Job/Business is to be given to the visa officer.

➢ Financial documents can include proof of Savings Balance, sanctioned education Loan letter,
Provident Fund, Income Tax Returns of last three years of sponsors.

➢ It is advised to show the sufficient amount covering the tuition and living expenses.
What documents are to be carried at OFC and Consulate?

At Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC):


• A valid passport
• DS-160 confirmation page.
• Appointment confirmation page.

At Consulate:
• Passport
• Bank receipt of visa fee payment
• Federal SEVIS Fee payment receipt
• US non-immigrant visa application form confirmation (DS -160)
• Institutional admission letter
• Institution-issued SEVIS I-20
• Test scores (GRE/GMAT/ SAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE) and academic records
• Financial documents
• Additional supporting documents (If Any)
Visa Mock Preparation
Important Questions that are usually asked at the time of Visa –

➢ What is your purpose of visit?

➢ Why you want to pursue your course from USA?

➢ Why you have selected this university?

➢ Who is sponsoring you ?

➢ What does your sponsor do?

➢ How are you going to finance your education?

➢ What are your future plans?

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