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Applying For Your Student Visa: A Step by Step Guide

This document provides a 7-step guide for applying for a student visa to study at Purdue University. The steps include: making an early visa appointment; paying the SEVIS fee; paying the visa application fee; completing the online DS-160 visa application form; gathering required documents for the visa interview; preparing for the visa interview; and attending the visa interview. Required documents include a valid passport, I-20 or DS-2019 form, admission letter, fee receipts, photos, bank statements, and proof of ties to your home country.

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Applying For Your Student Visa: A Step by Step Guide

This document provides a 7-step guide for applying for a student visa to study at Purdue University. The steps include: making an early visa appointment; paying the SEVIS fee; paying the visa application fee; completing the online DS-160 visa application form; gathering required documents for the visa interview; preparing for the visa interview; and attending the visa interview. Required documents include a valid passport, I-20 or DS-2019 form, admission letter, fee receipts, photos, bank statements, and proof of ties to your home country.

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Applying for Your Student Visa:

A Step by Step Guide


STEP ONE: Make visa appointment early
After you receive your I-20 or DS-2019, follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate instructions to schedule an
your visa interview appointment. Apply as far in advance as possible.

STEP TWO: Pay SEVIS fee


F-1 and J-1 visa applicants entering the U.S. for the first time must complete the SEVIS Form I-901
and pay the SEVIS fee before their visa appointment.
Fill in your name exactly as it appears on your I-20 or DS-2019.
For F-1 applicants, Purdue’s “School Code” is: CHI 214F10460 000. For J-1 applicants, Purdue’s
“Program Number” is: P 1 00622.
After paying, print a copy of the online receipt.

STEP THREE: Pay visa application fee


Follow the instructions found on the U.S. Embassy/Consulate website.
Exceptions
STEP FOUR: Complete visa form
1. Special situations such as transfer-
Form DS-160*: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application ring between U.S. schools or apply-
*Make sure the U.S. Embassy/Consulate you will attend has transitioned to this online form. If not, ing for a dependent visa may not
follow the instructions on the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s website. require paying the SEVIS fee. Check
with the U.S. Department of State
STEP FIVE: Gather documents for visa interview for details.
A passport valid for at least six months into the future
I-20 or DS-2019 (Be sure to sign the bottom of the form) 2. F-1 and J-1 students who are not
Purdue admission letter required to obtain a visa to enter the
SEVIS fee receipt U.S. must still pay the SEVIS fee.
Visa application fee receipt An example of this is a Canadian
Confirmation page from your DS-160 visa application citizen.
Two 2”x 2” photographs in the prescribed format on website
Original bank statements or Purdue funding letter showing sufficient funds to cover your expenses
as listed on I-20 or DS-2019 3. For additional information on bring-
Documents that prove you will return to your home country after finishing your studies in the U.S. ing dependents to the U.S., returning
These may include proof of property, family, or other ties to your community. to the U.S. to continue previous
Any additional documents that might be requested, such as transcripts or test scores studies, or renewing your visa, refer
Confirm with appropriate U.S. Embassy/Consulate that you have prepared all required documents. to the U.S. Department of State
website.
STEP SIX: Prepare for visa interview
Interview generally lasts only 2-3 minutes.
Under U.S. law, all nonimmigrant visa applicants are viewed as intending immigrants unless they
convince the Consular Officer otherwise. You must show your reasons for returning to your home Purdue University
country following your studies. Office of International Students and Scholars
Be prepared to use English and speak for yourself. Schleman Hall, Room 136
Answer all of the Officer’s questions concisely and honestly. 475 Stadium Mall Drive
Be able to explain how studying in the U.S. relates to your future career plans. West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2050
USA
Know that lengthy supplemental documents cannot be quickly read or evaluated.
Phone: 765-494-5770
People from certain countries and those studying certain technology majors may experience proc- Fax: 765-494-6859
essing delays due to security background checks. E-mail: [email protected]
Remember that the purpose of a student visa is to study and return home, not to work in the U.S.
Be prepared to address how your dependents, if any, will support themselves in your absence. An equal access/equal opportunity university.
Keep a positive attitude. If denied, understand the reason why and what to do the next time. EA/EOU

STEP SEVEN: Attend visa interview


Arrive early; remain calm!

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