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How long does it take to obtain a short-term academic exchange visa in the United States?

The time from application to receiving the invitation letter will not exceed one month at most. Then you can apply for the visa and book the air tickets. This can be done at any time. The visa time is about one month.

Visa process: Application process

1. Fill out the online DS-160 non-immigrant visa application form and print out the "confirmation page" with a barcode.

Note: All applicants, including children, must submit the DS-160 form online and bring a clearly printed "confirmation page" with them when going to the embassy or consulate for an interview. Make sure all information is completed and correct before submitting. No changes can be made after submission. Please remember the DS-160 number in order to reserve an interview time.

2. Pay the visa application fee.

Note: After payment is completed, print the receipt number and keep it properly. Once lost, it cannot be replaced. If the receipt number is not provided, the reservation will not be made.

3. Make an appointment for an interview.

Log in to your profile page using the credentials you used to pay.

After entering the system, you can see the control panel. Click "Schedule Appointment" on the left-hand menu to start the appointment scheduling process.

Materials required for making an appointment:

(1) Passport number;

(2) Number on the visa application payment receipt;

(3) The ten (10) digit barcode number on the DS-160 confirmation page.

In the next process, you need to select the visa type, enter personal information, add relatives, select the document delivery address, confirm the payment status of the visa fee, and the last step is to arrange an interview time.

4. Go to the appointment location for the interview.

Go to the embassy/consulate for an interview at the agreed time. Please bring with you a printed copy of the appointment slip, a printed copy of the DS-160 confirmation page, a recent photo taken within the last six months, and all old and new passports. If any of the above materials are missing, the application will not be accepted.

5. Receive passport and visa.

If the visa is approved, the passport and visa will be sent to the designated location selected during the interview appointment.

Required materials

Application materials

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

2. A valid passport for traveling to the United States must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in the United States. If the passport contains more than one person, each visa applicant will need to submit a separate application.

3. A 2-inch x 2-inch (5 cm x 5 cm) photo taken within the last six months.

4. Form I-20 provided by American schools or projects.

5. SEVIS (I-901) payment receipt (to prove that the applicant has paid the SEVIS fee).

6. In addition to the above materials, the applicant should also present the interview appointment form.

Supporting documents

You can also provide other supporting documents to the visa officer. Supporting documents are one of the factors that the visa officer needs to consider during the interview.