Student Visa Application

Process

When Should I apply for a Student Visa?

• You have already been accepted and approved

for your program by an Educational Institution or

Program Sponsor in the United States;

• The Educational Institution or Program Sponsor has

provided you all required approval

documentation to apply for the visa.

Types of Student Visas

• F

• M

• J

– Academic Students

– Vocational Students

– Exchange Visitors

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How do I Qualify for a Student Visa?

• Ties to Nepal

• Sufficient financial resources

• Qualified to pursue the course of study

INTENT

• Intent is the state of a person’s mind that directs

his or her actions toward a specific object or goal.

• We are required by U.S. immigration law to

presume you intend to immigrate to the United States permanently. You must overcome this

presumption during your interview.

• Common sense will dictate if an applicant’s intent

is consistent with the purpose of the visa.

• If you have well thought through plans, your intent

will be obvious; if you don’t have clear and

consistent plans, your intent may be suspect.

Intent to Study During your interview, you must demonstrate that

you are a genuine student and that you are

qualified for your program of study.

• Acceptance to a school and/or a valid I-20 alone

are NOT sufficient evidence of the intent to study.

• Past academic performance (based on

transcripts).

• Information about the school, why you chose the

school, and about the program of study.

• Be sincere – do not come with a memorized

speech.

Intent to Return

During your interview, you must demonstrate that

you have the intent to return to Nepal, or otherwise

leave the United States, at the completion of your

program of study.

• A student visa is a non-immigrant visa valid only for

the period of study indicated on your I-20.

• Clear career plans consistent with your program of

study.

• Strong economic, social, and family ties in Nepal.

Ability to Pay During your interview, you must demonstrate that

you, your family, or your sponsor has sufficient funds

to cover the cost of your intended program of study,

including living expenses.

• We are required by law to rely on the figures on

your I-20.

• College tuition and living expenses in the United

States can cost 60 lakh NPR or more per year!

• Most American families struggle to pay college

tuition costs.

The Visa Application

Who needs an interview?

• All F, M and J applicants

• Dependents

How do I apply for a visa and schedule an

appointment?

• Online: http://nepal.usembassy.gov

Complete the DS-160

Don’t Forget to Print Your Confirmation Page!

Print the confirmation page ONLY

You need only to bring the printed confirmation sheet to the interview

It is possible to print the entire application for your records if you wish

We suggest you e-mail the confirmation to yourself and/or someone else (e.g., if you are completing the application for another person)

Gather Required Documents

• Valid Current Passport

• DS-160: Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF

from CEAC)

• One Color Photograph, 2 inches by 2 inches, on a

white background (if not uploaded)

• Two (2) original Receipts from Nabil Bank

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Reminder

Additional required documents:

Students (F & M): I-20 Form

Exchange Visitors (J): DS-2019

Form

Academic Transcripts

Supporting documents

• Bank statements or other

evidence of ability to pay for

your course of study

I-20 for F and M Visas

Sign

Here!

SEVIS

barcode

Confirm that

all the

information is

correct!

Starting

date

School

official’s

signature

DS-2019 for J Visas

Sign

Here!!

SEVIS

barcode

Confirm that

all the

information is

correct!

Designated

school

official’s

signature

must be in

blue ink

Starting

date

SEVIS Fee

Pay online

No fee for Dependents

Print SEVIS fee receipt

www.fmjfee.com

Qualified for a visa? If, after reviewing your documents and interviewing

you, the Consular Officer determines you are

qualified for a student visa under U.S. immigration

law:

•There is a $200 reciprocity fee that must be paid at

the Embassy prior to issuing the visa.

(The Nepal Government charges American students

in Nepal this so we charge you the same amount.)

• Your visa will likely be ready to pick up after two

business days. However, some cases require

additional administrative processing.

Appointment Tips

• Make your appointment well before your

anticipated travel date.

• You do not need to wait until your visa has expired

to make a nonimmigrant visa appointment.

• You do not need a machine readable passport

The Interview

• Bring the required documents. Make sure they are

original, complete, signed, and dated.

• DO NOT BRING FAKE DOCUMENTS: we work closely

with the Nepal Police to prosecute document

vendors.

• DO NOT LIE: if you lie about one thing, the

Consular Officer may not trust that you’re telling

the truth about anything else.

Interview Tips

• Plan your travel and visa application as far in

advance as possible

• Complete your application fully and accurately

• Arrive prepared for your interview by being able

to articulate clearly and concisely your intentions

• The only “wrong” answer is a dishonest one

REMEMBER

• Remember: You alone are responsible for the

accuracy of the information in your application.

Intentionally submitting false information either on

the application or during the interview can lead to

a finding of a permanent ineligibility for any type

of visa.

• We recommend against using educational

consultancies to prepare documents or interview

strategies.

Waiting Room Tips

Do not bring:

• electronic devices (including cell phones, tablet

computers, laptops, MP3 players, games)

• weapons

• large bags or containers

Do Bring:

• a snack or beverage

• reading material

• patience

What rules apply to my Student Visa?

In order to use your student visa legally, you must:

• Apply no more than 120 days prior to the start

date of your program

• Arrive in the U.S. no more than 30 days prior to

the start of your studies

• Be in continuous full-time student status

• Depart the U.S. no more than 30 days (M or J) or

60 days (F) after study ends

When do I need a new Student Visa?

You need to renew your student visa if:

• You have been outside of the U.S. for more than

5 months

• You need to return to the U.S. and your student

visa has expired

• You need to return to the U.S. after receiving a

new I-20 with a different SEVIS number

May I work with an F1 Visa?

• It depends…

• On campus only, 20 hrs./week maximum

• Spouses and minor children with F-2 visa status are

not authorized to work in the U.S.

Customer Service

• We strive to facilitate travel for

qualified applicants and legitimate

travelers quickly, efficiently, and in

accordance with U.S. immigration

law.

• If you are a student, we will make

every effort to ensure that you get

an appointment and, if qualified, a

visa in time to start classes.

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Questions?

Visa Information :

http://nepal.usembassy.gov

http://travel.state.gov

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Student

Information:

http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/

Contact Us:

Consktm@state.gov

http://nepal.usembassy.gov/http://travel.state.gov/mailto:ConsularPos@state.gov

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