{"id":4026,"date":"2022-10-25T22:55:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T22:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/?p=4026"},"modified":"2023-11-30T04:40:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T04:40:56","slug":"how-to-apply-for-an-u-s-student-visa-f1-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/how-to-apply-for-an-u-s-student-visa-f1-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for an U.S. student visa (F1 visa)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The situation or complexity of obtaining a student visa (F1 Visa) continuously changes due to the political relationship between the U.S. and each country, as well as the economic situation of each country.<\/span>

I\u2019d like to explain the process of applying for a student visa and what are the necessary documents required in order to obtain a student visa (F1 visa).<\/span>
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1. The process in order to obtain a student visa (F1 visa)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 Apply to an approved school and obtain an I20 form in order to begin the application for your student visa at the U.S. embassy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Usually you must submit the following<\/span>
    \u30fbApplication Form<\/span>
    \u30fbThe bank statement (the statement must be recent-within the last 3 months)<\/span>
    \u30fbCopy of your passport (Your identification page: photo page)<\/span>

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  2. After you receive your I20 form, fill out online the DS160<\/a><\/span> form (Visa application form)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
    *<\/span>You must write down your Application ID <\/span><\/b>in order to retrieve your application in the future.<\/span>
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  3. The next step is to make an appointment for your visa interview with your Application ID.\u00a0<\/span>
    Each country has a slightly different system, but most countries will be required to have a visa interview.

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  4. Collect all required supporting documents such as your bank statement, I20 form, I901 (SEVIS Fee receipt),
    acceptance letter and so on. (Documents are listed on the U.S. embassy\/ consulate website in your country.)

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  5. Go to a visa interview

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  6. If you pass the interview, they will keep all of the application documents including your passport, <\/span>
    \u00a0 \u00a0 and will send your passport after they attach a student visa onto your passport.<\/span>


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    2. What are the necessary documents, important aspects of documents and the interview preparation?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To begin, all of your supporting documents must be authentic and the original documents<\/span><\/strong> (Not Copies of the documents). <\/span>You must NOT falsify any of the documents.\u00a0

    The most important document is your bank statement, which proves you have an acceptable financial background.
    In the U.S., international students are not allowed to work. Therefore, students must have enough savings or support from their family to study and live in the U.S. without working. The required amount on bank statements varies based on which school, program and the length of the program. However, as a general rule, students or their family must have over $5,000 for 3 months of study. If a student wants to study in the U.S. for 1 year, they should have more than $20,000.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    In addition, the next documents are not required, but are strongly recommended to be approved. Documents which show you have a strong tie to your country<\/span><\/strong> make a huge difference to immigration. Some people try to immigrate to the U.S. and try to come to the U.S. as international students with student visas. The student visa (F1 visa) is called a non-immigrant visa. 
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    This means when you finish your study, you will go back to your country and use what you learn in the U.S. in your local community or country, it is sometimes difficult to prepare such proof or documents, especially if the student is young and has just finished high school in their country. So, it is recommended to submit a student\u2019s proof of residency from their country so that they keep their residency and would have a reason to go back to their country. <\/span>

    A better document to submit is an employment letter which shows that the student is employed and took some time off to study in the U.S. The letter should state that the company will keep their employee\u2019s position and they will go back to their position after they have finished their study in the U.S. Another recommended letter includes an offer letter which shows the student will be hired after they finish their study in the U.S.  If the student owns something under their name such as house, car or any asset, these documents will help as well, because it demonstrates that they will come back to their country to do something with these assets.<\/span>

    These documents are key for the approval of your visa application<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span>


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    3. What is the criteria which the U.S. embassy looks for in order to grant students a visa?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At your visa interview, the U.S. embassy\/ consulate will ask you 3 things.<\/span><\/p>\n

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