Study in USA has always been, and continues to be a dream to every international student willing to study abroad. If you are looking forward to studying in USA, or already have been accepted by University in USA, this US Visa Guide will help you with step-by-step US Visa Application procedure and US Visa Requirements to get a study permit in USA. First of all, the USA Visa information on the classification of Student Visa in USA:
There are three type of USA visa for students: F1, J1 and M1. Here is the detailed description of them:
F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Students taking language training programs also come under F1 visa category.
J1 Visa for USA is for the individuals sponsored by the organisation, or chosen by their institutions for exchange program, academic and cultural both. The students and individuals who are part of an exchange program apply for J1 Visa. The visa is only valid until the duration of the exchange program. A short window of grace period is given after the completion of the program to prepare for the departure.
M1 visa is for the students who are willing to attend courses other than the courses covered in F1 type Visa. These are mostly vocational and non-academic courses on offer in USA institutes.
Given below are the details of Student Visas in USA and work permit associated with them:
Mostly, Students cannot work for the first year of their study. The work permit associated with USA Student Visa is normally 20 hours a week during academic session and 40 hours a week in break / holidays. Different US student Visa will have different rules:
Visa Type |
Work Permit |
F1 Student Visa |
CPT: Curricular Practical Training OPT: Optional Practical Training |
J1 Visa |
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M1 Student Visa |
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SEVIS stands for Students and Exchange Visitors Information System. It manages international students and exchange visitors coming to USA under F, M and J visas.
Visa Application Fees include MRV (Machine Readable Visa) fees.
Fees |
Visa Type |
Amount |
Currency to be paid in |
Mode of Payment |
SEVIS Fees |
F1 |
$200 |
Dollars in Applicable Exchange rate |
Credit Card / Demand Draft / Money Order |
J1 |
$180 |
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M1 |
$200 |
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Visa Application Fees (MRV) |
F1 |
$160 |
INR in Applicable Exchange Rate |
NEFT / IMPS / By Cash at designated Banks |
J1 |
$160 |
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M1 |
$160 |
You will require these basic necessary documents when you apply for Visa:
Along with other documents mentioned above, you are expected to show enough monetary fund proof showing you can cover all the academic, living and other expenses for one year in USA. For that, you will be asked for (Parent’s or Guardian’s where applicable):
Dependents:
Spouses and children under age of 21 are defined as Dependents. They are granted F2, J2 and M2 Visas.
With J2 Visa, you can apply to Department of Homeland Security, US citizenship and Immigration Services for Employment Authorisation Document. The money earned cannot be used to support J1 Visa holder.
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110021
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You can get in touch with us, or your nearest American Visa Embassy if you need any information of assistance. Hope this US Visa Guide has cleared the doubts and questions you had about US Visa Process.
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