Getting I20, Applying a Visa and Sevis Fee

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 After getting a admission acceptance letter from a university we have to request a I20 form from university

Getting an I20



  • A vital document that U.S colleges and institutions provide to admitted foreign students is the form I20.
  • To get the I20 from the university we have to provide the financial bank statements as a proof that student is able to pay at-least a one year university fee.
  • The purpose of the Form I-20 is to testify to a student's admission to a particular full-time study program at an institution recognized by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
  • Major information including the student's course of study, the expected start and finish dates, and the approximate cost of the academic program are all included in the I-20 form. 
  • In order to apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their native country, international students use the I-20 form.
  • To ensure a satisfying legal academic experience in the US, it is crucial for students from abroad to understand and follow by the rules around the Form I-20. 


Applying for a Visa
  • After getting a I20 from the university we have to apply for the visa.
  • The visa type for students is F-1 visa.
  • The F-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to enter the US and study at institutions certified by the student and exchange visitor program.
  • The most prevalent type of student visa for those who want to attend a US college or university, the F-1 visa can only be applied for if your application has been approved by a recognized US university. 





F-1 Visa Requirements:

If you are thinking about applying for an F-1 student visa, there are a few rules you should be aware of. These conditions must be met in order for your application to be approved:

  • Certification of institutions: Your chosen college or university must have SEVP Immigration & Customs Enforcement's approval.
  • Enroll full-time: During the course of your academic term, you have to be enrolled at the institution full-time.
  • English Proficiency Language: You must enroll in programs that will help you enhance your ability to speak English or meet the institution's standards for English language competence.
  • Sufficient Funding: You have to show that you have enough money on available to cover for both your living expenses and your education while you are in the US.
  • Valid passport: A minimum of six months after the end of your program, your passport should still be valid for travel within the United States.
  • Home Country Residency: After earning your degree, you must be able to return to your native country and maintain a place to live. 
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SEVIS( Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) 

                             After applying for a visa we have to the pay SEVIS fee.







  • This fee must be paid at-least 10 days before the visa interview.
  • The cost of SEVIS fee varies in time to time . The amount I have paid is $350. 
  • International students and exchange visitors arriving in the United States on F visas are required to pay the SEVIS fee, which stands for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System cost.
  • The SEVIS fee helps in covering the costs associated with running the SEVIS service, which include upkeep of student and exchange visitor data as well as supervision of the F, M, and J visa programs. 
  • For the purpose of applying for a visa, overseas students and exchange visitors must pay the SEVIS fee and retain the receipt as evidence of payment. Furthermore, even in the event that the visa application is rejected, the SEVIS cost is non-refundable.
Requirements for SEVIS fee is : I20 form

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