Review Your Immigration Documents
- Confirm the accuracy of information on your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. Ìý
- Contact ISSS if any corrections are needed.
- Verify that your passport meets and renew, if necessary, before applying for your visa.
Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
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- Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee using the appropriate Â鶹ӰԺ codes:
- F-1 students: DEN 214F00155000
- J-1 exchange visitors:Ìý P-1-00066
- Your SEVIS number starts with the letter N and is at the top of your I-20/DS-2019.
- Bring to your visa interview.
Make Your Visa Appointment
- ¸é±ð±¹¾±±ð·ÉÌý²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³ÙÌýÌýon the U.S. Department of State website.
- Check .
- Depending on your country of residence and field of study or research,ÌýÌýcan be lengthy, so apply early.
- Apply for your visaÌýnearest to your place of permanent residence.Ìý
- Complete theÌýÌý(Form DS-160).
- Upload aÌý and pay any required fees.
- Carefully read visa application details on your specific U.S. Embassy or Consulate's website.
Prepare for and Attend Your Visa Interview
- Be ready to discuss and document:
- Academic preparation and purpose for traveling to the U.S.
- Intent to depart the U.S. after completing your program.
- Ability to cover all expenses related to your program.
- Bring , including proof of fee payments and the I-901 SEVIS fee.
- Review
Visa Issuance Delays
- Understand that security background screening may cause delays. These delays are referred to as Ìý
- The U.S. Department of State generally does not disclose reasons for delays.
- Inquiries about visas subject to "administrative processing" are typically not accepted until 180 days after the visa interview date.
- Check your visa application status online through the under "Check my Visa Application Status."