USA Student Visa

• Listed below are the different types of USA Student Visa that you should know about:

  1. F Student Visa

  This is a type of non-immigrant visa that is applicable to students who wish to pursue academic courses including English language courses in the United States of America. Students entering the USA for studying in a private college, high schools, elementary schools, etc are eligible for this visa. F Student Visa for Indian students is basically of two types:

  • F-1 Student Visa: This is applicable to students who are enrolled in a full-time course in the US. This type of student visa can be issued at the US Embassy. Students applying for this type of visa must note that they must also receive form I-20 that validates that they are capable of taking care of their expenses during the course of their stay.
  • F-2 Student Visa: F-2 Student Visa on the other hand is applicable for the dependents of the students applying for the F-1 Student visa. The dependents include spouses and minor children where the minor child is eligible for admission in public schools in the US.
  
  

  2. M Student Visa

  M Student Visa is applicable for students who go to the US for pursuing vocational courses, non-academic courses, or any training programmes. The M Student visa is also of two types:

  • M-1 Student Visa: Any foreign student who wishes to pursue a vocational course in the US is eligible to apply for an M-1 Student Visa. However, those applying for this visa must submit an I-20 form as proof that they will be able to work all the expenses. Also, a work permit in the US is not allowed for those students who apply for an M-1 Student Visa.
  M-2 Student Visa: This type of M Student Visa is applicable to the dependent of the M-1 Student visa holder. The dependent includes a spouse and minor children of the M-1 Student visa holder.

Planning to apply for a USA student visa? Follow these steps to easily apply for USA Student Visa:

Offline

• For the offline visa application, students can visit the US Embassy or US consultant and ask for the visa form.

• Next, they fill out the visa application form with all the required details.

• Then, an interview will be conducted and the examining officer will confirm whether the student is eligible for a visa or not. Followed by this, a student visa will be issued to the applicant.

Online

• First, you need to click on the official website of the US Consular Electronic Application Centre.

• Fill out all the details and form DS-160 very carefully. Also, take a printout of the DS-160 form for future reference.

• Then, you also need to upload a photo based on the given format. It must be a clear picture with your face facing the camera and there should be no headphones, eyeglasses, etc.

• Next, pay the visa fees with a preferred payment method. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.

• After successfully completing the visa application form, you need to schedule your visa interview. Generally, the interview is not required for those aged below 13 years. Once you can clear the interview, your student visa will be approved.

Listed below are the essential documents required for filling out USA Student Visa Application form:

• Original passport

• Passport size photograph

• Visa application DS-160 with a stamp on the confirmation page from the Visa Application Centre (VAC).

• Receipt of visa fee as proof of payment.

• PAN Card

• Copy of tax payment receipt, bank statement, aadhar card, employment letter. NOC is required for government officials and business owners must have ownership papers.

• For student visas, documents like academic proofs, degrees, and test scores required by US schools, can also be required.

Here is how you can check the status USA Student visa:

• Visit the official website of US CEAC.

• Go to the non-immigrant category, and check on the ‘visa application status’.

• Select the location from where you are applying for this visa.

• Enter your application number and then submit.

• Then, the visa application status will be visible on your screen.