Student Visas

1. Valid Passport: You need a valid passport.
2. Online Application: Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form.
3. Passport-sized Photos: You will need to provide a digital photograph taken not later than six months prior.
4. Proof of Funds: You need to show proof of funds to cover your expenses during your stay in the US.
5. Acceptance to a U.S. Educational Institution: You need to have received an offer of acceptance from a U.S. educational institution that is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
6. Visa Fee: As of June 17, 2023, the application fee for U.S. Visit visas and other non-petition based visas increased from $160 to $185.
F2 Visa (Dependent of F1 Visa Holder):
1. Valid Passport: You need a valid passport.
2. Online Application: Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form.
3. Passport-sized Photos: You will need to provide a digital photograph taken not later than six months prior.
4. Proof of Funds: You need to show proof of funds to cover your expenses during your stay in the US.
5. Relationship to F1 Visa Holder: You must be the spouse or unmarried child under 21 years old of an approved F1 visa holder.
6. Visa Fee: As of June 17, 2023, the application fee for U.S. Visit visas and other non-petition based visas increased from $160 to $185.

If you would like to study as a full-time student in the United States, you will generally need a student visa. There are two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States. These visas are commonly known as the F and M visas.

You may enter in the F-1 or M-1 visa category provided you meet the following criteria:

You must be enrolled in an "academic" educational program, a language-training program, or a vocational program
Your school must be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the institution
You must be proficient in English or be enrolled in courses leading to English proficiency
You must have sufficient funds available for self-support during the entire proposed course of study
You must maintain a residence abroad which you have no intention of giving up.
F-1 Student Visa
The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program. You must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate and your school must be authorized by the U.S. government to accept international students.

M-1 Student Visa
The M-1 visa (Vocational Student) category includes students in vocational or other nonacademic programs, other than language training.

Employment
F-1 students may not work off-campus during the first academic year, but may accept on-campus employment subject to certain conditions and restrictions. After the first academic year, F-1 students may engage in three types of off-campus employment: