Student Visa Document Checklist
If any student wants to study in abroad, then he has to obtain the USA student visa under one of the different categories. These categories are F, M and J. With the help of proper planning and adequate student visa documentation, the process of getting visa will become simple for both applicant and visa officer. At the time of visa interview, it is compulsory to carry all the required student visa documents for USA. Following are some document checklist for student visa:
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Important Documents Required |
| 1 |
A valid passport having minimum 6 months validity period. |
| 2 |
I-20 form (dully signed), Financial letter and scholarship letter (if any), Acceptance letter |
| 3 |
Receipt of Visa application fee of $131. |
| 4 |
Receipt of VFS Service Charges (if applicable). |
| 5 |
Dully filled DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158 application forms. |
| 6 |
Appointment Confirmation Form receipt from www.vfs-usa.com. |
| 7 |
1 photograph as specified on the end of the page. |
| 8 |
US $200 fee receipt of SEVIS from www.fmjfee.com. |
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Academic Documents |
| 9 |
Original mark-sheet and certificates of all the qualifications starting from SCC till the highest earned qualification. |
| 10 |
Original Score sheet of TOFEL, IELTS, GRE, SAT,GMAT etc. |
| 11 |
Certificates like extracurricular activities, work experience, merit, appointment letter etc. |
| 12 |
Leaving letter from the employer where you are already working. |
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Financial Documents |
| 13 |
Liquid funds proof |
| 14 |
Moveable assets proof |
| 15 |
List of all the documents which serve as collateral security to obtain the loan or other sources of income valuation reports of the fixed assets and its proof. |
| 16 |
Proof of income received from sponsors. |
| 17 |
Sponsor relation proof. |
| 18 |
Financial statement received from Chartered Accountant. |
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