applying for a visa to study in the united states non-immigrant visa unit u.s. consulate, hong kong
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Applying for a Visa to Study in the United States
Non-Immigrant Visa UnitU.S. Consulate, Hong Kong
http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov
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We are proud of ourcustomer service: More than 90% of applicants are
successful We welcome student applicants! Students do not need
appointments: walk in any day 8:30-10:30 a.m., but please come prepared
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How Do Students Apply? Pay non-refundable application fee of
$800 HK, in advance at any Dah Sing Bank
Complete forms DS-156 (online “EVAF”) and DS-158
Males between 16 - 45 must also submit form DS-157
Attach a recent photo, guidelines specified on web-site
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What is “EVAF”? Electronic Visa Application Form Online version of DS-156 Required if you apply any day except
Wednesday Form will be printed out on three pages,
including the final page which contains a bar-code.
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Good vs. Bad Quality Bar Code
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What’s a Good Visa Photo? taken within the past six months applicant faces the camera
directly hair tucked behind the ears no hats measure 2 inches (50 mm
square) face size should be 25-35 mm,
head centered in the frame
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What to Bring to the Interview Required forms, completed, with photo I-20 from school and SEVIS fee receipt Receipt from Dah Sing Bank Passport (valid for a least six months
beyond intended stay in U.S.) Transcripts/grades and other
documentation demonstrating financial situation (Note: returning students should bring transcripts from U.S. schools.)
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What is SEVIS? Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System Department of Homeland Security
electronic system to confirm student enrollment
Must pay SEVIS fee of US $100 prior to interview: www.FMJfee.com
More info at: www.ice.gov/sevis
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Think beforehand about why you want to study in the U.S. and why you chose that particular school. What possible major(s)?
Documents showing family’s economic situation – parents’ job letters, etc.
Any evidence of previous U.S. visa issuance
Additional Info You May Wish To Have At The Interview:
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The Interview All students must be interviewed at the
U.S. Consulate, 26 Garden Road. Located right next to the Peak Tram Station
For Student Visa or Exchange Student applicants, there is no need to make an appointment
Students may come in to the Consulate between 8:30 and 10:30 any weekday (except local and U.S. holidays)
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What will an officer look for?
The U.S. law requires that the student must demonstrate that he or she: is a bona fide student has a residence abroad and no intention
of abandoning it will depart the U.S. upon finishing the
intended course of study has funds available to meet all expenses
for at least the first year of study
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How Long Will It Take? Approved visas will be returned by the
Hong Kong Post in about 3 days. You cannot receive your passport the same day.
Students can apply 120 days in advance of scheduled start date for their academic program, but no earlier.
Please apply as early as possible! Please note that students may not enter
the United States using their student visa more than 30 days before their program begins
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We encourage students to come to study in the U.S. Remember, the vast majority of student visa applicants in Hong Kong receive
their visas. Thank you for considering an
American education.
Thank you for considering study in the United States.
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Contact Information
U.S. Consulate, 26 Garden Road http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov
Information UnitFax number: 2147-3586In-person enquiry hours: 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Call Center 900-60-798-798 (10 HKD/min)