USA F1 Student Visa - globalgateways
Dependents of F1 Visa (US Student Visa)
Spouses and/or unmarried children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative F or M visas. Spouses and/or children who do not intend to reside in the United States with the principal visa holder, but visit for vacations only, may be eligible to apply for visitor (B-2) visas. Spouses and dependents may not work in the United States on a derivative F or M visa. If seeking employment, the appropriate work visa will be required.
SEVIS Fees for F1 Visa (US Student Visa)
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) program requires schools and exchange programs to verify the enrolment status of all continuing and new foreign students and exchange visitors. However the visa cannot be issued until your SEVIS fee has been paid.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) acts as the bridge for government organizations that have an interest in information about foreign students. It is designed to help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State better monitor school and exchange programs and F, M and J category visitors. SEVP administers the F (academic) and M (vocational) visa categories, while the U.S. Department of State manages the J exchange visitor program.
SEVP uses Web-based technology, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), to track and monitor schools and programs, students, exchange visitors and their dependents while they are legally enrolled in the U.S. education system.
SEVP collects, maintains and uses the information to ensure that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States. The result is an easily accessible information system that provides timely information to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Applicants applying with I-20 forms processed after 1 Sept 2004 are required to provide the SEVIS I-901 fee receipt as proof of payment. The Sevis Fees have to be paid online. Currently the Sevis Fee is charged at USD 200 (Approximately).
Required Documents for F1 Visa (US Student Visa)
Applicants applying for F1 Visa (US Student Visa) at U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai are required to submit their application packets to VFS Application Centers in Mumbai, Ahmedabad or Pune 3 working days in advance of their interview date.
The applicants scheduled for F1 Visa (US Student Visa) interview at any other post in India except Mumbai are required to report directly to the Embassy or Consulate for their Visa Interview along with required documents.
Documents Required are of three types & you will be advised on all details once you have signed up for our Services.
Mandatory Documents
Additional Supporting Documents required at the time of interview
Principal Applicant's Documents
Spouse / Dependent Children
Application packet to be submitted to VFS
Additional Suporting Documents required at the time of interview.
APPLICATION FEES FOR F1 VISA (US STUDENT VISA)
| Visa Type | Visa Category | Visa Fee in U.S. Dollars |
|---|---|---|
|
F |
Student - Academic |
$140 |
|
M |
Students - Vocational |
$140 |
VFS Service Charges (For all applicants)
- VFS service charge - INR 359 (including service tax of 10% and education cess of 0.30%)
- HDFC Bank charges - INR 21 (including service tax of 10% and education cess of 0.30%)
- Total service charge - INR 380
