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Introduction & Steps For Usa Visa

The document outlines the steps for applying for a USA visa as a student. It discusses the two main categories of visas - non-immigrant and immigrant - and notes that students seeking to study in the US require a non-immigrant F-1 visa. The first step is to pay application and service fees at an HDFC bank branch, followed by making a $200 SEVIS fee payment online. Applicants then fill out the DS-160 application form online and take printouts before scheduling a visa interview appointment. Required documents are then submitted at the VFS center, and the final step is attending the visa interview.

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Introduction & Steps For Usa Visa

The document outlines the steps for applying for a USA visa as a student. It discusses the two main categories of visas - non-immigrant and immigrant - and notes that students seeking to study in the US require a non-immigrant F-1 visa. The first step is to pay application and service fees at an HDFC bank branch, followed by making a $200 SEVIS fee payment online. Applicants then fill out the DS-160 application form online and take printouts before scheduling a visa interview appointment. Required documents are then submitted at the VFS center, and the final step is attending the visa interview.

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INTRODUCTION & STEPS FOR USA VISA

USA visa is divided into two categories: Non Immigrant and Immigrant visas. A Non immigrant Visa basically is a short term visa for a temporary stay, while an Immigrant Visa facilitates permanent stay in U.S. Students who wish to study in the US are required to apply for a Non-immigrant visa and the type of visa is F-1. Usually, occasionally it could be J1 / M1 (depending upon the duration of visa)
Step 1: Pay the Application Fee and VFS Service Charge at a designated Branch of HDFC Bank before applying for US Visa. (HDFC Bank List attached refer Pg No: 2) Note: Your HDFC Visa Fee Receipt can be used to book a visa interview appointment and appear within one year from the date of issuance. The Fee Receipt will expire if you do not actually appear for the interview within one year and you will need to buy a new receipt if you still wish to travel to the U.S. Application Fees:- Rs 6,580/- + VFS Service Charge Rs 380/-. - Prior to confirming a visa interview appointment online you need to obtain Visa Fee Receipt from designated HDFC Bank. When going to HDFC Bank, Carry Original and the photocopy of your Passport. Mode of Payment:a) Rs.6,580/- by Cash or DD fvg. US Embassy Visa Fee. DDs issued by cooperative banks are not accepted. b) Rs.380/- by Cash or DD fvg. HDFC Bank A/c VFS. Important: The fee Receipt gets activated 2 working days from date of issue. Do not attempt to take an appointment till then. Step 2: Make the SEVIS FEE Payment Online at www.fmjfee.com and take 2 printout of the payment confirmation. SEVIS FEE - $200 via International Credit Card. Step 3: Log onto https://www.vfs-usa.co.in and start with the application form DS -160 on line. Once the form is correctly and completely filled take 2 print out of the Confirmation page and proceed further for taking your visa interview date. Step 4: Submit the required documents at the VFS centre (refer to Pg No: 14) Step 5: Go for the interview. ALL THE BEST!!
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