Student Visa Portal
Student Visa Checklist & Interview Guide
Step-by-step document verification, bank solvency proof guidelines, and visa interview preparation strategies.
United States - F-1 Student Visa
Processing Timeline 3 - 8 Weeks
Bank Solvency / Blocked Account $30,000 - $55,000 (1 Year Total Expenses on I-20)
Visa Application Fee$185 (DS-160) + $350 (SEVIS I-901)
Visa Interview Success Tips
- •Be concise & articulate your exact study plan and reason for choosing the specific US university.
- •Clearly demonstrate strong ties to your home country (property, family, career plans post-graduation).
- •Know your funding source thoroughly (who is paying, their job title, annual income).
- •Never mention an explicit intention to immigrate permanently; F-1 requires non-immigrant intent.
Document Checklist
Mark off documents as you gather them for your visa interview.
0 / 5 Completed
Form I-20
Academic
Issued by admitted US university upon proof of funding.
DS-160 Confirmation Page
Legal
Completed online nonimmigrant visa application form.
SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt
Financial
Official receipt showing $350 SEVIS fee paid.
Financial Solvency Proof
Financial
Bank liquid balance, liquid fixed deposits, tax returns, sponsor affidavit.
Academic Transcripts & Test Scores
Academic
Original certificates, IELTS/TOEFL score report, GRE/GMAT report.