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    The document provides information and steps for Indian students applying for student visas to study in the United States. It details the SEVIS fee payment, DS-160 form completion, visa interview scheduling, required documents, and important dates. Links are included for each step and additional visa information.

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    Student Visas

    Fact Sheet for Indian Students


    Traveling to the United States

    Please use the information below as a guide to help you apply for your student visa. This information is
    provided by the Consular (Visa) Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, but policies and procedures
    are subject to change. For the latest information, please visit: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/

    Steps to Apply for the Student Visa


    Step 1: PAY SEVIS FEE

    After you finalize your institution and receive your I-20, your first step is to pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
    which is a required fee for students and exchange visitors and is separate from visa fees and school
    administration fees.
    Learn more about this fee and how to pay it at www.ice.gov/sevis/students.

    Step 2: CREATE ACCOUNT AND FILL OUT DS-160


    Visit http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en
    Select the region and country and then create a user account.
    Complete the DS-160 (visa application) form at: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
    Find guidelines for completing the form at: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-2

    Step 3: PAY VISA APPLICATION FEE


    Pay the application fees - via National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) or mobile phone or in cash at
    DRUK (for Bhutanese Nationals), Axis, or Citibank.
    For instructions refer to: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-3

    Step 4: SCHEDULE YOUR VISA APPOINTMENT


    Schedule two appointments: 1) for biometrics (fingerprint and photograph) collection at the Visa
    Application Center (VAC) and 2) for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. For more
    information about scheduling both of these appointments click:
    https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-4
    For the latest appointment wait times see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-
    information-resources/wait-times.html

    Please note: F, M, and academic J visa applicants who are renewing their visa in the same visa category
    within 48 months of expiration may now apply using the interview waiver process. You may book an
    interview waiver appointment at: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/renew-visa

    Remember: You should arrive at the Embassy/Consulate or Visa Assistance Center (VAC) no earlier than
    15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.

    Student Visas
    Fact Sheet for Indian Students
    Documents: Bring the following mandatory documents for your visa appointments:
    For your VAC visit:
    • Your passport
    • DS-160 confirmation page
    • Appointment confirmation page

    For your visa interview:


    • Your passport
    • Appointment confirmation page
    • DS-160 confirmation page stamped at VAC
    • SEVIS fee receipt
    • Form I-20 (for F and M applicants) or the DS-2019 (for J applicants) issued by the U.S.
    institution or program sponsor

    For more information on student visa categories please visit:


    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study.html and
    https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/student-visa

    Important
    If you have a spouse or child traveling with you, they must apply for an F-2/M-2/J-2 dependent visa –
    either at the time of your application or after you receive your visa. They are not required to pay a
    separate SEVIS fee.

    You can apply for an F-1 visa up to 365 days or 12 months before the start of your program (as specified
    on your I-20), though you can travel to the U.S. no more than 30 days before the start of your program.

    For visa inquiries, the best and fastest way to communicate is to email support-
    [email protected] or dial the call center ((91-22) 62011000) during business hours to speak
    to a representative. Please note that multiple separate attempts to contact the Embassy or Consulate
    will slow communication.

    [email protected]
    https://educationusa.state.gov/
    YouTube: http://bit.ly/EducationUSAIndiaYouTube
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSAIndia/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdUSA_India
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationusaindia
    Download the EducationUSA India Mobile App! Available on Google App Store - bit.ly/EdUSAInAppDroid
    and Apple App Store - bit.ly/EdUSAInAppiOS

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