You can apply 120 days before the date of enrolment mentioned in the I-120 form.
You may travel within 30 days of the commencement of the course of study as stated on your I-20.
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A student visa is not guaranteed with the issuance of the I-20 alone. You have to convince the US consul you are not an intending immigrant by showing proof of your permanent ties in India.
The US consul will have to be convinced about how you will repay the loan.
Once you are in the US, you are governed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services rules. Accordingly, you cannot change your school before completing a year in it. It is advisable you make your choice carefully, and avoid problems later.
You should provide a letter from the university stating the same. However, the embassy strongly recommends that all student visa applicants provide standardised test scores.
Yes. You may still apply, but please be sure to include your marksheets and provisional degree certificate if available.
I-120 is a form issued by American University declaring your admission.
The student and exchange visitor information system (SEVIS) program requires schools and exchange programs to verify the enrollment status of all continuing and new foreign students and exchange visitors.
The visa cannot be issued until your SEVIS fee has been paid. Applicants applying with I-20 forms are required to provide the SEVIS I – 901 fee receipt as proof of payment.
You have to pay SEVIS fees online. You need to fill in a form I – 901 with information from your Form I-20 and pay the required fee.
If you are applying online you can pay by debit or credit card. If you are paying by courier you can pay by money order or by cheque.
You are permitted to stay in US for the entire period of enrollment in an academic program plus any period of authorized practical training and a 60 days grace period.
You are permitted to stay in US for the entire period of enrollment in an academic program plus any period of authorized practical training and a 60 days grace period.
You must demonstrate adequate financial support is available to cover your entire academic program and that adequate funds are available for the coming academic years.