Congratulations on getting accepted to your choicest B- School. The next step is to obtain VISA. The nearest U.S. educational advising center should be able to provide you with pre-departure materials and may organize pre-departure orientation programs fro students from your country. Such orientations often include practical information on visas, passports, travel , and cultural and academic life. Some offer participants the chance to meet fellow students who have recently spent time in the United States.

APPLY FOR YOUR VISA

Upon admission, you will need a student visa (F-1) to enter the United States. Apply for your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate using the I-20 or IAP-66 that your U.S. University has sent you for this purpose.

Visa procedures vary slightly from one consulate or embassy to another. Check with the office where you will apply to determine exactly what supporting documentation will be required of you. Several items are generally required:

A current, valid passport (not required of Canadians) An I-20 form for the F-1 visa or an IAP-66 form for the J-1 visa Evidence of financial support for the period of time and amount indicated on the I-20 or IAP-66 form Proof that you have a permanent residence outside the United States One or more passport-type photographs A nonimmigrant visa applicationAdditional application materials may be requested by the visa officer to prove your eligibility. These may include: evidence of English proficiency school records to verify academic preparation additional evidence of strong ties to your home country or of your ability to support yourself while in the United States.

An application fee or a short interview may be required. The consular officer will place a visa in your passport. If you receive a multiple-entry visa, you may use it to re-enter the United States up to the date of its expiration as long as you have a valid I-20 or IAP-66 form.

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