How to apply for a U.S. study visa for Shanghai students?

If you want to study in the United States, you need an F1 visa. If you want to apply for an F1 visa, you first need to be admitted to a U.S. school and then apply with the I-20 form.

U.S. study visa application process

1. Apply for a passport

Apply with your household register, ID card, and application form. The application fee is about 200 yuan. It can be collected in a few working days. For specific details, please consult the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the local Public Security Bureau.

2. Determine the location of the visa

If you want to apply for a US visa, you need to determine the location.

3. Make a visa appointment

You can make a visa appointment by phone, and then a visa time will be arranged for you.

4. Determine your visa type

Determine what kind of visa you want to apply for. Common visas include: student visa F-1, spouse and child visa F-2, business visa B-1, tourist and family visit visa B-2.

5. Preparation materials

Usually required is your passport, DS form and visa fee receipt. 100

6. Visa Q&A

During the interview, you must dress appropriately and answer questions based on the truth.

7. Please bring the following materials to the interview:

1. DS-160 form confirmation page.

2. A 2-inch x 2-inch (51 mm x 51 mm) square color frontal photo with a white background taken within 6 months.

3. Receipt of application fee.

4. Valid passport.

5. Passports containing previous visas to the United States, including expired passports.

6. Supporting documents, such as English resume, etc.