Visa Application Process
Step 1: Have the following documents together when you visit your embassy:
Step 2: Complete the visa application.
Step 3: Every American embassy must adhere to the same rules and regulations but each location changes procedures to adapt to the region. Some locations require documentation only to schedule an appointment with the student in the near future and some complete the entire process by mail. Contact a local embassy for information on their policies and procedures.
Step 4: The visa is a stamp in your passport indicating where it was issued, expiration date, issue date, and visa number. When you receive the visa, the initial I-20AB should be returned in a sealed envelope.
Step 5: When you arrive at the port-of-entry in the United States of America the following documentation should be presented:
Step 6: The visa application process has quite a few exceptions depending on where the student is from and where he/she is applying. If any questions arise regarding this process please contact a local embassy.
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