DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT VISA (from Applicant )
The following is a list of some of the documents that you are supposed to carry along with you on the day of the VISA interview.
Passport size photograph having size 2 inches * 2 inches (approximately 50 mm by 50 mm) plain background. The face on the photograph must occupy approximately 40-50% of the entire photograph.
Photocopy of Passport having validity of at least six months and having at least one blank page.
Photocopy of the passport pages bearing “Observation” or “Remarks”. Filled DS-160 application.
Log onto https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ for the application.
Printout of a DS-160 confirmation page with barcode Visa Fee Receipt Interview Appointment Letter more than one University, carry all of them
Proof of payment of deposit to the University, if any Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901.
Print two copies of the receipt, one to be submitted to VFS and the other to be carried at the time of Visa Interview.
Evidence of Scholarship / Aid / Grant, if any Sponsorship Letter from the sponsor on his letterhead or on plain paper if the sponsors are the Parents.
In case of any other sponsorship, prepare an affidavit of Support on Rs.20 Stamp Paper and get it notarized.
Educational Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas & Mark sheets Score Reports of TOEFL and GRE / GMAT / SAT Work Experience Certificate / Reference Letter from Employer if Employed Bank Statements / Pass Books of the sponsors for the last Three Years– with the seal, sign, name and designation of the signing authority, showing the availability of funds for entire one year (Tuition + Living Expenses).
If the Funds have been recently deposited into the Bank a/c, then also show Documentary evidence of where this money has come from. (Recommended) Summary Statement of Assets and Total Income of Family Members Income Tax papers of the sponsor and his family for the last 3 years – I.T. Acknowledgement, Tax Challans, Statement of Computation of Total Income, P & L A/c, Balance Sheet, Form 16, Other TDS Certificates, Salary Certificate, payslips, etc.
If the sponsor is a Businessman, his Business papers can also be produced like Partnership Deed / Memorandum & Articles Of Association, Income Tax Papers as mentioned above and Bank Statements of Company for last 3 years. Bank / Company Fixed Deposit Certificate Employees Provident Fund, P.P.F Pass Book Proof of all movable and immovable assets Proof of Accommodation in U.S. Resume and Statement of Purpose Project / Synopsis / Thesis, if any.
Printouts of Important correspondence with the Professors, if For more updated information on Student Visa and the latest Fees, kindly visit this website: www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-nivtypefandm.asp
