Basic Visa Questions: Urgent!

[Kumara]

<p>Guys, URGENT: Important Question</p>

<p>Can you please tell me all the documents that we need to take to the American Embassy to get F-1 Visa..</p>

<p>Also, the documents needed for Visit Visa, if ur parents want to drop u to college...</p>

<p>Thanks so much in advance...</p>

<p>My interview is on June 2nd and I'm kinda confused with all the DS Documents and stuff...</p>

[polydentate]

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All applicants for a student visa must provide:</p>

<pre><code>* Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students. You will need to submit a SEVIS generated Form, I-20, which was provided to you by your school.You and your school official must sign the I-20 form. All students, as well as their spouses and dependents must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students and exchange visitors and their dependents (F/M-2 visa holders). Your school is responsible for entering your information for the I-20 student visa form into SEVIS. Students will also have to pay an SEVIS I-901 fee for each program of study. Questions regarding your exchange program should be directly to your program sponsor;

• A completed application, Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant,Form DS-156, together with a Form DS-158. Both forms must be completed and signed. Some applicants will also be required to complete and sign Form DS-157. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent’s passport. The DS-156 must be the March 2006 date, electronic “e-form application.” Select Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156 to access the electronic version of the form DS-156.
• An interview at the embassy consular section is required for almost all visa applicants. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged. During the visa interview, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken, as well as a digital photo. Some applicants will need additional screening, and will be notified when they apply.
• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must complete an application.
• One (1) 2x2 photograph. See the required photo format explained in nonimmigrant photograph requirements;
• A MRV fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee, a visa issuance fee if applicable (Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Table) and a separate SEVIS I-901 fee receipt. While all F-visa applicants must pay the MRV fee, including dependents, only the F-1 principal applicants must pay the SEVIS fee.
• Students who are authorized for Optional Practical Training (OPT) must have an I-20 endorsed for OPT, and provide a USCIS-issued Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
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<p>All applicants should be prepared to provide:</p>

<pre><code>* Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;

• scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
• financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.
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<p>Applicants with dependents must also provide:</p>

<pre><code>* Proof of the student’s relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates.);

• it is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time, but if the spouse and children must apply separately at a later time, they should bring a copy of the student visa holder’s passport and visa, along with all other required documents.
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[Kumara]

<p>yea, I found that too, but I’m confused with the following things:</p>

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<li>MRV Fee</li>
<li>DS-157 and DS-158</li>
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<p>^ and these are for F-1 visa right?
What about for “Visit Visa” if ur parents wanna accompany you to drop you off…</p>

<p>Thanks for replying :)</p>

[polydentate]

<p>I don’t know what this MRV thing is…
The 157 and 158 I think are only for F-1 applicants.</p>

<p>About visit visas, I really have no clue.</p>

<p>Sorry, I’m not much help! I’m pretty lost in this matter too.</p>