🇺🇸 United States

F-1 Student Visa

Study at an accredited US college or university on an approved I-20 from your institution.

Document checklist

Typical documents for this visa. Requirements vary by applicant and consulate — always confirm with the official authority.

Form I-20 from your accredited school

SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt

DS-160 confirmation page

University acceptance letter

Financial support evidence (sponsorship or own funds)

Academic transcripts, diplomas and test scores

Scholarship letters (if applicable)

Step-by-step process

1
Get accepted and receive Form I-20 from your school
2
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online
3
Complete DS-160 and pay the visa fee
4
Schedule your F-1 interview
5
Attend the interview with all documents

Good to know

Maximum stay: Program length + 60-day grace period

This F-1 Student Visa guide is AI-assisted, informational content based on sample data. Globe Travel Voyage is not an embassy, government agency or immigration lawyer, and we do not guarantee visa approval. Verify all requirements with the official authority.

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