<aside> 💡 Folks, I know the visa wait time for F1 is CRAZY right now in India, but believe you me, you will get that slot! There are so many telegram groups/ consultants that just book slots for you. The only reason why I am not linking them, is because they did not benefit me and also, I never know what is a scam and what is legitimate.

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  1. Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States.
  2. Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form (DS-160): You must complete this online form and print the confirmation page with the barcode.
  3. Application Fee Payment Receipt: You must pay the non-refundable visa application fee and provide the payment receipt.
  4. Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) Confirmation Page: This is the confirmation page you receive after completing the DS-160 form online.
  5. Admission Letter: You must have an original admission letter from the U.S. institution you plan to attend.
  6. Form I-20: This is the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, which will be provided by the U.S. institution after you have been admitted and paid the required fees.
  7. SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment Receipt: You must pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee and provide the payment receipt.
  8. Academic Transcripts: You must provide original or certified copies of your academic transcripts from previous institutions attended.
  9. Standardized Test Scores (if applicable): Provide copies of your standardized test scores, such as TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, or GMAT, if required by the U.S. institution.
  10. Financial Evidence: You must provide documentation proving that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition, living expenses, and other costs during your stay in the United States. This could include bank statements, scholarship letters, or sponsorship letters.
  11. Passport-sized Photographs: You will need to provide recent passport-sized photographs that meet the specified requirements.
  12. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Depending on your individual circumstances, you may need to provide additional documents such as evidence of English proficiency, previous visa history, or proof of ties to your home country.