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Student VISA Information

USA Student Visa Guidance

Who requires a student visa?

Persons intending to take courses of study of less than 18 hours a week may do so with a tourist visa; otherwise a student (either an "M-1" or "F-1" class) visa will be required

Countries whose citizens may be exempted from tourist visa requirements, for stays of up to 90 days: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Uruguay

What documents will be required?

I-20

Application form 156

2 Color Photographs

Application fee 2160/- in favor American Consulate General payable at Chennai.

Visa fee Rs. 3600/- in favor American Consulate General payable at Chennai.

Rs.300/- in favor of T.T.Services (if dropping at Hyderabad)

Rs.200/- in favor of T.T.Services (if dropping at Chennai)

10th Original or Photocopy.

Inter Original or Photocopy.

Graduation Mark Sheets (All in original)

Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate or Course Completion Certificate.

TOEFL Original Scores.

GRE Original Scores.

Bank Statement Original.

Passport Original.

CA Report.

Valuation Report.

Affidavits.

Photocopies of all properties.

Salary Certificates.

Photocopies of all savings.

Time required to issue visa:

3 weeks, average

What is the cost of a visa?

US$45

How long is the visa valid for?

Duration of course of study, or up to 6 months, depending on visa type

Other information:

Under an F-1 student visa, work is generally not permitted