What about the American study visa?

The following is the application process, the materials to be prepared and the charging standards for American students studying abroad.

First of all, pay special attention to:

1. Applicants must be admitted to an American school or program to apply for a student visa. Once accepted, American educational institutions will provide each applicant with the approval documents needed to apply for a student visa.

2. Non-immigrant visa applicants are advised to apply at least three months before the trip. Note: Apply as early as possible,

The visa office of the embassy is not allowed to bring food and any liquid, including drinks. It is also not allowed to bring any electronic equipment, including mobile phones, so it is recommended not to bring anything except keys, wallets and visa application folders.

The whole area of the visa office of American embassy is under the monitoring of American government. Watch your words and deeds. All your actions are monitored by the camera, which is likely to affect your visa results.

It is very important to be honest in the interview. Misleading, lying and/or submitting relevant false materials may lead to permanent refusal.

6. For more visa application information, please refer to the official visa information website of the US Mission in China:

Visa description

1, F- 1 visa

This is the most common type of student visa. If you want to go to a school accredited by the US government (including an accredited American university or college, a private middle school or an approved English learning program, etc.). ), you should apply for an F- 1 visa. In addition, if you study more than 18 hours a week, you should also apply for an F- 1 visa.

2.M- 1 visa

If you want to study or train in a non-academic or vocational education institution in the United States, you should apply for an M- 1 visa.

3. American public schools

According to American law, foreign students are not allowed to enter public primary schools (from kindergarten to eighth grade) or government-funded adult education programs. Therefore, the F- 1 visa is not applicable to such schools.

Applicants who plan to study in public secondary schools (grades 9 to 12) can apply for an F- 1 visa, but the time for foreign students to study in schools shall not exceed 12 months. In addition, the school must also indicate on the I-20 form that the students have paid the education fee but have not received any financial aid, and at the same time indicate the amount paid.

Note: Holders of A, E, F-2, G, H-4, J-2, L-2, M-2 or other derivative non-immigrant visas can enroll in public primary and secondary schools.

2. Application process

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

DS- 160 fill in the website online.

Note: All applicants, including children, must submit the DS- 160 form online and bring a clearly printed "confirmation page" when going to the embassy or consulate for an interview. Please ensure that all information is complete and correct before submission. No changes can be made after submission. Remember the DS- 160 number to make an appointment for an interview.

2. Pay the visa application fee.

Notice on the payment information website: After the payment is completed, print the receipt number and keep it properly. Once lost, it cannot be replaced. If you don't provide the receipt number, you will not be able to make an appointment.

3. Make an appointment for an interview.

Log in to the profile page with the voucher used when paying.

After entering the system, you can see the control panel. Click "ScheduleAppointment" on the left menu to start the appointment process.

Materials to be provided for reservation: (1) passport number; (2) The number on the payment receipt for visa application; (3) Ten (10) digit barcode number on the confirmation page of DS-160.

The next process needs to select the visa type, input personal information, add relatives, select the delivery address of documents, and confirm the payment status of visa fees. The last step is to arrange the interview time.

4. Go to the appointed place for an interview.

Go to the embassy or consulate for an interview at the appointed time. Please take with you the printed reservation form, the printed confirmation page of DS- 160, the recent photos of the last six months and all new and old passports. If any of the above materials is missing, the application will not be accepted.

Eligible applicants can apply for a test-free interview.

5. Apply for passports and visas.

If the visa is passed, send the passport and visa to the designated place selected during the appointment interview.

3. Required materials

Application material

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

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

3. 2-inch x2-inch (5cm x 5cm) photos taken in the last six months. Description of the photo format.

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).

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

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Other supporting documents can also be provided to the visa officer, which is one of the factors that the visa officer needs to consider in the interview.

Note: Please do not use false materials. Deception or distortion of facts may lead to permanent refusal.

4. Place and time of handling.

1, US Embassy in China (Beijing). The visa interview will be held in two places. Please check the appointment letter to confirm your interview location.

2. US Consulate General in China (Chengdu), No.4 Consulate Road, Chengdu, Sichuan.

3. US Consulate General in China (Guangzhou) Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.

8th Floor, Meilong Town Plaza, Nanjing West Road 1038, US Consulate General in China.

5. US Consulate General in China (Shenyang) No.52 Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang.

Time required: the average visa processing time is about 1 week, and the whole process usually takes about 3 weeks, including visa appointment time+interview +3 working days to get the visa.

5. Charge standard

Business/tourist visa (B): 160 USD;

Student (professional) visa (M): 160 USD;

Student (academic) visa (F): 160 USD;

Temporary/seasonal workers, staff and trainees (h): USD 65,438+USD 090;

Work visa for internal staff (L): 190 USD.