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How to Get a Work Visa for a Student:

There are 10-Step Guides Now that you know what you need to start with, let's take it one step at a time through the process of applying for a student visa.

 

 

Step 1: Apply for Admission to a School in the Newzeland. The first step is to apply for admission to a school in the United States. In the United States, applications for most full-time undergraduate and graduate programs must be submitted by December or January of each year. Around March and April, admission notifications are typically sent out by schools.

 

SEVP must approve the schools you apply to, as previously stated. Use the SEVP school search tool to find a school approved by SEVP or verify that the schools you've chosen have been certified by SEVP.

 

J-1 understudies will doubtlessly apply for trade programs through their home organizations. On the official J-1 visa website, you can also look for designated sponsor organizations online.

 

 

 

 

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Step 2: After being accepted into a school, you will be provided with one of two forms: Students with F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas will be issued Certificates of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (I-20) and Certificates of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (DS-2019).

 

 

The proper form will be sent to you by mail from your school. Your SEVIS ID, your school address, and other essential program information will be included on your form. This form is necessary to complete your visa interview (more on that in step 8) and to pay specific fees (more on that in step 3).

 

 

 

Step 3: Go online and pay the I-901 SEVIS fee once you have received your I-20 or DS-2019 from your school. For F-1/M-1 students, this fee is 350 USD, and for J-1 students, it is 220 USD. Those partaking in momentary J-1 visa projects will pay just 35 USD.)

 

Most students can pay this fee online with a credit card (except those from Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, or Nigeria). Remember that the I-901 SEVIS is distinct from the fee for submitting your visa application (more on that in step 7).

 

Please print out your confirmation page after you have paid this fee because you will need it for your visa interview.

 

 

 

Step 4: Find the nearest US embassy or consulate. You must apply for an international student visa at the embassy or consulate closest to you (ideally in your home city or region). You can conduct an online search for US consulates and embassies through the US Department of State.

 

The procedures for obtaining a student visa in the United States differ slightly. Your visa application may need to be accompanied by additional documentation at some embassies. Visit the official website of your embassy or get in touch with your embassy for more information about what you'll need to submit.

 

 

 

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The American Embassy in London Step 5: Resize the original CGP Grey/Flickr image. Complete Structure DS-160 On the web

Then, complete the Internet-based Nonimmigrant Visa Application, otherwise called Structure DS-160. Make sure you have the following items on hand so that you can complete this form:

 

Form I-20 or DS-2019 (remember that the form you receive depends on whether you are an F-1/M-1 or J-1 student). In addition, you may be required to provide the following:

 

Suppose you have planned a trip to the US, a travel itinerary, the dates of your last five visits to the US (if applicable) and evidence of your international travel history within the past five years. A resume or CV Additional information based on your travel purpose is also required on this application.

 

Note that, except for when you are asked to enter your full name in your native alphabet, you must complete the entire form in English. Those who have difficulty comprehending the English instructions can find translations on the form. Go to the official DS-160 FAQ page if you have any additional questions about how to fill out this form.

 

 

Please print out your confirmation page and bring it to your visa interview after completing and submitting this form online.

 

 

 

Step 6: Contact the closest US embassy or consulate, ideally the one you entered on your online application, to schedule your visa interview after you have submitted Form DS-160.

 

Sit tight times for interviews shift contingent upon the consulate. Check the wait times for your embassy by going to the website for US visas.

 

 

 

Step 7: Pay Your Visa Application Fee. After that, pay the application fee of 160 USD. This fee is the same regardless of where you apply or your country of origin.

 

Remember that how you pay this fee will vary from embassy to embassy. However, not all embassies require applicants to pay the application fee before their interviews. When and how to pay the price for a visa should be explained to you by your embassy. Bring your receipt to your interview as proof of payment if your embassy requires you to pay this fee before your interview.

 

 

 

Step 8 of body_interview_talking: Attend Your Visa Interview. The interview is the final significant step in the visa process. The outcome of this interview will determine whether or not you are granted a student visa to the United States.

 

Before you go to your interview, gather the following information and items:

 

Your visa application fee payment receipt (this is only required if you paid the application fee before your interview), Form I-20 for F-1/M-1 students, or Form DS-2019 for J-1 students (make sure to bring the original form — not a copy!) Your passport One copy of your visa photograph (certain embassies may require this, mainly if you were unable to upload your visa photograph to your online visa application) Your printed DS-160 confirmation page

Additional forms and documentation may be required by your specific embassy, such as:

 

Digital, ink-free fingerprints and official transcripts from any colleges or universities you've attended, diplomas or degrees from any high schools or colleges or universities you've heard of, standardized test scores (if required by your US school), proof of sufficient funds evidence that you intend to leave the United States after your program

 

You will be asked a variety of English-language questions during the interview. These questions will primarily focus on your reasons for choosing the school and your plans for after-program activities. It is essential to make it abundantly clear that you do not intend to remain in the United States after completing your program. Websites like Happy Schools and International Student provide extensive lists of potential interview questions.

 

 

Your embassy will let you know when and how it will return your passport with your new visa if the interview goes well. It would be best if you left your ticket with the embassy to obtain a permit.)

 

 

 

Step 9: Pay the Visa Issuance Fee (If Required). After receiving approval for a student visa to the United States, some students must pay a visa issuance fee. Your nationality and the reciprocity agreement between your nation and the United States determine whether or not this fee is required. The US visas site offers an outline you can use to see whether you should pay a visa issuance expense.

 

 

 

Step 10: Your embassy will return your passport with your new visa once you have completed all of the above steps and been granted approval for an international student visa to the US. Remember that some embassies will require you to pick it up, while others will send it back to you via mail.

 

The time it takes to process a visa varies from embassy to embassy. You can gauge what time your passport will be processed by going to the US visa site.