What materials do I need to apply for an American student visa?

What materials do I need to apply for an American student visa? Let me tell you what materials you need first.

First, the United States study visa materials

1. electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160).

2. Valid passport. It should be noted that the validity period of the passport needs to be more than six months. If it is less than six months, you should apply for a new passport as soon as possible before the face-to-face signing.

3. A 2-inch x2-inch ID photo (5, 1 cm x5, 1 cm) taken in the last six months (submitting substandard photos will delay the visa application process, but passport photos are also acceptable).

4. I-20 forms provided by American schools or programs.

5.SEVIS(I-90 1) payment receipt (proof that the applicant has paid SEVIS fees).

In addition to the above materials, the applicant should also show the interview appointment form to prove that you have made an appointment for an interview from this service channel. Other supporting documents can also be provided to the visa officer.

Second, the US study visa processing process

Step 1

Please read the contents of common non-immigrant visas carefully and determine the type of visa you need to apply for. Each visa is accompanied by corresponding application conditions and application materials. Choose the correct visa type according to your specific situation.

Please be sure to read through the information in the visa-free plan. If your country is a member of the visa-free program, you will go to the United States for business/tourism purposes, and your stay will not exceed 90 days. You don't need to apply for a visa.

Second step

The next step is to fill in the DS- 160 form. Please read through the DS- 160 form filling guide in advance to ensure that all information is correct. After the form is submitted, no changes can be made. Select the embassy, fill in personal information and information about going to the United States, upload visa photos, submit the DS 160 form, and generate the DS 160 confirmation page.

Third step

The next step is to make an appointment for a visa, enter the visa page of the American Embassy, register an account in the CGI system, select the visa category and embassy, fill in personal basic information, select the way to obtain a passport (CITIC Bank, EMS send it home), and then generate a CGI number. Then use CGI number to pay the visa fee at the counter of CITIC Bank, ATM or online banking, and get the payment number after paying the visa fee. Log in to CGI system again, select the visa time, and generate a visa reservation form.

Fourth step

Pay the SEVIS fee. Enter the SEVIS system of the US Department of Homeland Security, submit I-90 1, that is, SEVIS fee, fill in personal basic information, and pay attention to SEVIS ID card, name and date of birth. Use a US dollar credit card to swipe $200 to generate a SEVIS expense receipt.

Step five

Print DS 160 confirmation page, visa reservation form, SEVIS fee receipt, bring passport and visa photos, prepare complete study materials and financial materials, arrive at the US Embassy 30 minutes before the visa time, and wait in line for the interview. Please visit the embassy visa page to find out the materials you need to bring with you during the interview.

Step 6

If the visa is passed, the passport will be taken away and other materials will be returned. After 3-5 working days, the passport will be sent to the designated place you chose when you made an appointment for an interview.

Third, the United States visa processing skills

1. First of all, you should have a clear understanding when planning your study abroad plan. Why do you want to study in America? Do you have the conditions (economic ability and learning ability), or can you have them through hard work? In fact, studying in the United States is not suitable for everyone, and the historical opportunity provided by the rapid development of China at present, for some people, staying in China can definitely get better development space than studying in the United States. Studying in the United States is just an alternative path in life at present. This is an important step in the success of studying in the United States.

2. Explore your own conditions and future development space. At the very least, you can convince yourself that after studying abroad, you don't need to stay in the United States at all. Your future is not in the United States, but in China or other places. Some people can't even convince themselves. How can they convince the visa officer? Some people use the practice of providing false materials and lying, but the risk is great, because according to American law, once false materials are found, the applicant will be permanently refused. Similarly, if the American visa officer thinks that you are dishonest in answering questions, this visa is hopeless.

3. Improve your language skills and communication skills, not only English, but also body language and facial expressions. Pass on a confident and true self to the visa officer through expression and communication.