What should I do if I don't have a study visa during the epidemic?

How do American students apply for visas after the epidemic?

Step 1: get the I-20 form; First of all, every non-immigrant student studying in the United States needs to hold this form to apply for an F- 1 or M- 1 visa. This form is issued by an American school and can be used as proof of admission.

Step 2: apply for a visa; Apply for a US visa 120 days before the start of school, and you can enter the United States 30 days before the start of school as shown in the form.

Affected by this year's epidemic, conventional visas in the United States can no longer be processed. Official documents show that since February 3, 2020, the US Embassy in Beijing and the US Consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenyang have cancelled ordinary immigrant and non-immigrant visas. The visa application fee is valid for one year, counting from the date of payment in the country where the fee is paid. However, qualified international students can apply for an emergency appointment according to the relevant guidelines.

1. US visa application for expedited interview, each applicant can only submit one visa and must meet the following conditions: there is no record of being refused by the US ambassador/consulate in the last six months; Original I-20 form or DS-202 1 form indicating the start date of the study plan (within 60 days); If necessary, a SEVIS payment certificate is also required.

2. Expedited interview application: Fill in the electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160) and pay the visa application fee. Arrange the interview time online and choose the earliest interview date. Please come to the American embassy or consulate general for an interview at the appointed time. You need to bring a printed letter of appointment, a printed confirmation page of DS- 160 form, photos of the last six months and all new and old passports. /zd/xx