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The F-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to enter the US to study. It is the most popular type of student visas for individuals seeking to study at US university or college. Applicants can only apply for the F-1 visa after an accredited US education institution accepts the individuals application. All study institutions must also be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The length of stay awarded on an F-1 visa will vary depending on the duration of the course in which the student is enrolled. Once the academic course is completed, the student may remain in the US for up to 60 days beyond course completion date. If the student wishes to stay in the US longer, they must apply fir Optional Practical Training (OPT).
The college or the university where you plan to study needs to be approved by SEVP Immigration & Customs Enforcement.
👉You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the institution while your academic term is in session.
👉You must meet the required English language proficiency score of the institution you are attending or be enrolled in courses that will help you improve your English proficiency.
1) You must prove you have sufficient funds available to finance your studies and living expenses while in the US.
2) Your passport should be valid for US travel for at least six months after your program completion date.
3) You are required to have a residence in your home country to return to following the completion of your degree.
Applicant must first get accepted to a SEVP-certified US university
University provides I-20 form for applicant to fill out which documents study plans and provides supporting information about the applicants stay
Applicant pays the SEVIS fee
The total cost for your F-1 student visa will be approximately $510, which includes the cost of the visa itself, plus SEVIS processing and maintenance fees.
Applicant completes the DS-160 Visa Application
Applicant schedules the visa interview
Click here to view common questions asked in this interview as well as tips on answering (insert link to US student visa interview page)
F1 Visa
The “F1” visa is for academic studies. An F1 visa is issued to students who are attending an academic program or English Language Program. F1 visas are by far the most common form of international student visa in the U.S. F1 students must maintain the minimum course load for full-time student status. F1 status allows for part-time, on-campus employment (fewer than 20 hours per week). Additionally, students can work on optional practical training (OPT) for up to one year after completion of their academic program. Students are expected to complete their studies by the expiration date on the I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status).
J1 Visa
A J1 visa is issued to students who need to obtain practical training that is not available in their home country to complete their academic program. J-1 student status allows for similar employment as the F1 visa, with similar restrictions, as long as permission is given by the exchange visitor program sponsor.
M1 Visa
An M1 visa is issued to a student who is going to attend a non-academic or vocational school. M-1 visa holders for technical and vocational programs are not permitted to work during the course of their studies. The M-1 student visa applicants must have evidence that sufficient funds are immediately available to pay all tuition and living costs for the entire period of intended stay.
Universities in the USÂ are majorly divided into two categories – Public/State and Private. The education cost at a public/state university is comparatively lesser than that of a private institution. Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and university or school you opt for. To cover tuition fees, you will need approx. $8,000 to $55,000 (USD) a year (indicative).
School | Tuition fees in USD (indicative) |
English language | $700 to $2,000 a month |
Community colleges | $6,000 to $20,000 per year |
Undergraduate | $20,000 to $40,000 per year |
Graduate programs | $20,000 to $45,000 per year |
Doctoral degree | $28,000 to $55,000 per year |
