How do I apply for an
F-1 student visa as an initial applicant?

Submit the following documents:
- Copy of passport.
- Bank document from the student or a sponsor to show funds. (If the funds are from a sponsor, the sponsor will need to complete and return the statement of support. If the sponsor is in the USA the sponsor will need to have the statement notarized.)

Receive the letter of acceptance & I-20 from the school

Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee

Complete the DS-160 application and pay the necessary fees to schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate in your home country
Frequently asked questions
Anybody who wants or needs to improve their English can study English. Students can choose to take private classes or enroll in a part time semi-intensive course or a full time intensive course. International students who have or require the F-1 Visa (F Status) must enroll in an intensive English course.
-After you have made the decision to study English in the USA, the first step is to choose the location in the USA that is best for you. Choose a location, or a few locations, that you like and contact several of the top rated English schools to begin making your decision. Make sure to check that the school is accredited and has a good reputation. Take your time and ask a lot of questions before making a decision.
-Students with the F-1 Visa (F Status) can request a transfer at any time after beginning their course of study by providing a letter of acceptance from another institution.
-Students with the F-1 Visa (F Status) can request a transfer at any time after beginning their course of study by providing a letter of acceptance from another institution.
Students with the F-1 Visa (F Status) can request a transfer at any time after beginning their course of study by providing a letter of acceptance from another institution.
Residents in the USA can choose to take private classes or can enroll in a semi-intensive or intensive English course.
The F-1 Visa is a non-immigrant student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education in the United States. This includes language training programs and/or academic studies. Any non-US citizen who wants to study in the USA must apply for the F-1 Visa. F-1 students must maintain a full course of study.
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