What
Type Of Visa Will I Be Eligible For? The most common student visa is F1, obtained
with an I-20 certification of eligibility. The
I-20 is issued by the institution which has given
you admission.
What do I need to obtain
the U.S. student visa (F-1)? The first thing you need in order to apply
for a student visa is the Form I-20 (Student Visa
Eligibility Form). This form will be issued to you
by the college or university that accepts you for
admission. You will not be eligible for a visa unless
you have the completed I-20 form filled out by the
university you will attend. Receiving an I-20 form
does not guarantee that you will receive a student
visa. After you have received the Form I-20, you
must take it to the Consular Section at the American
Embassy, along with the following items:
valid passport
proof of financial support
standardized test scores and marksheets
a completed, non-immigrant visa application
form and photo (DS-156)
These last two forms
can be obtained from the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy on the visa services
website. Applicants must also demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Consulate that they intend to
return home after completing their studies in the
U.S.
How
Long Does It Take To Get A Student Visa? You are advised to apply for a visa early
enough but the visa will not be issued more than
90 days. Normally you are informed of the Embassy's
decision on your visa application, soon after the
personal interview is over.
Is
It Very Difficult To Get A Student Visa? It is very simple if you possess all the
necessary documents, meet the requirements stated
above, and are able to convince the consular officer
that you have well laid out career plans upon your
return to Pakistan.
