International students need to submit certain documents to study in the USA or to apply for a student visa, including a valid passport, letters of recommendation, English language skill test scores. Every year, more than 1,000,000 international students migrate to study in the USA. The country offers world-class education, more than 5,300 universities, and 197 QS-World ranking institutions. However, international students willing to study at these universities have to apply for student visas to migrate to the country.
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Requirements to apply for the USA Student Visa
The following are the requirements for a USA student visa:
- An original and valid passport with at least 6 months of validity
- Form I-20 sent by the respective US university
- Confirmation of receipt of visa fee payment
- Submit the original academic transcripts, certificates, and mark sheets
- An original copy of the interview appointment
- A copy of the DS-160 form
- Receipt of the SEVIS fee
- Letters of recommendation
- Essay or research proposal
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Statement of purpose
- English language skill test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic, GMAT, GRE, ITEP)
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What are the steps to apply for the USA Student Visa?
The following are the steps to apply for a student visa in the USA:
Step 1: Start with the visa process after receiving the Form I-20 from the college
Step 2: Pay the fees of SEVIS and complete the DS-160 online application form
Step 3: Attend the visa interview along with the DS-160 form
Step 4: Submit your biometrics
Step 5: Wait for your visa approval
Step 6: Fly to the USA to study
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