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Visa Counseling Northstar Education Consultantcy provide guidance for securing a visa for higher studies abroad in USA. Getting a Student Visa for USA is a very competitive and involves fair amount of paper work, which needs to be completed correctly, including the face to face interview, which is the most important step, for getting the student visa. We help you every step of the way to, maximize you chances of getting the visa.This guidance provided by the people who, have actually gone through the process themselves, years earlier, and studied, worked, and lived in States, for a number of years and so unlike many other so-called educational consultants, we have first-hand knowledge of the entire process and pit-falls involved, and provide a competent guidance to the students. Visa Application Process One of the most crucial aspects of preparing to study abroad is the process of obtaining a student visa. You will need to be sure to have a complete application and all of the required supporting documentation, and will need to present your case confidently and effectively in your interview. Our counselors can help guide you through this complicated process. Types of Student and Exchange Visitor Visas Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world come to the United States each year to study and improve their skills. Diverse programs hosted by a wide variety of institutions provide learning opportunities as multifaceted as America itself. There are different types of student visa for different types of study: Academic studies (F visa): This visa is for individuals who wish to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or university. In order to apply for an F-1 visa, an applicant must have received a Form I-20 from a U.S. institution. Exchange Visitor (J visa): Some academic activities may fall under the J visa Exchange Visitor category. Examples include exchange scholars, post-doctoral researchers, recipients of short-term academic research fellowships, and medical residents. In order to apply for a J-1 visa, an applicant must have received a Form DS-2019 from the sponsoring organization or institution. Student Visa Interview Appointments All non-immigrant visa applicants are required to go to a U.S. Embassy or Consular office for a visa interview and to present required documentation to demonstrate their economic and social ties in their country of origin. It is the responsibility of the candidate to prove that they can financially support themselves for the period of overseas study and that they have social and economic ties to India that are strong enough to bring them back promptly. In India, there are offices in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. (Please note that the process differs somewhat at the US Embassy in Mumbai; please inquire at the office for specific requirements.) It is important make an appointment for a visa interview early, especially in the busy summer months when there can be a long wait for an appointment and/or processing. You can make an appointment and get more information at https://www.vfs-usa.co.in Required Documents for the Student Visa Application For Principal Applicant:
Prior to confirming a visa interview appointment online, you need to pay the following fees and obtain a Visa Fee Receipt from HDFC Bank. When going to HDFC Bank, please carry with you a photocopy of the 1st page of the your passport. The fees payable at HDFC Bank per passport are:
These fees are payable in cash or by DD/HDFC Bank cheque favouring "HDFC Bank a/c VFS". DDs issued by cooperative banks are not accepted. Financial Documentation: Student visa applicants must have evidence of sufficient and readily available funds to meet all expenses for the first year of study (listed on the I-20 or DS-2019 form), and that barring unforeseen circumstances adequate funds will be available for each subsequent year of study. Documentation must be original. Evidence of Academic Preparation and English Language Proficiency: You must have completed a course of study required for enrollment at the level of study contemplated, and present transcripts of at least two years of academic work completed. External examinations like TOEFL, GRE, SAT and GMAT help to establish your seriousness as a student. In addition, you must demonstrate during the visa interview that you have sufficient English language capability for your intended course of study in the U.S. Issuance and Travel Regulations for Recipients of Student Visas Persons applying for initial-entry on an F visa may be issued these visas up to 120 days before the program start date as listed on their I-20. However, students may not enter the United States more than 30 days in advance of the program start date indicated on the Form I-20. Applicants continuing on a student visa are not subject to this restriction. These changes apply only to initial-entry students. Continuing students may apply for new F visas at any time, as long as they have maintained legal student status previously and their SEVIS records are current. Continuing students may also enter the United States at any time before their classes start. J visas may be processed at any time before the beginning of their programs. However, the visitor may not enter the United States earlier than 30 days prior to the program start date indicated on the Form DS-2019. Applicants continuing on an exchange visitors program are not subject to this restriction. |
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