F-1 Visa

To study at a North American college or university, international students must obtain the appropriate F-1 visa from the North American Embassy and Consulates. Go Campus Overseas Educational Advisers counsel and support each applicant through the Visa application process.

Step-by-Step Visa Application Process

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    Step 1

    ADMISSION & I-20

    Once admitted, you will receive an admission package including your I-20 form required to apply for an F-1 visa.

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    Step 2

    SEVIS FEE

    Every student who is issued an initial I-20 form must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee to the U.S. Congress.

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    Step 3

    APPLY FOR YOUR VISA

    You will apply for your visa by completing form DS-160 online.

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    Step 4

    SCHEDULE VISA INTERVIEW

    Schedule your visa interview at a U.S. Embassy near you and pay your visa fee.

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    Step 5

    INTERVIEW

    Attend your in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy. Don’t forget to bring your documents!

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    Step 6

    VISA OUTCOME

    You will find out at the embassy if your visa has been approved or not

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    Step 7

    RECEIVE YOUR VISA

    If approved, you will leave your passport at the embassy and it will be returned in the mail with your visa.

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    Step 8

    BOOK YOUR TRAVEL

    Once your visa has been approved, you can now book your flights to the USA!

Step-by-Step Visa Application Process

  •

    Step 1

    ADMISSION & I-20

    Once admitted, you will receive an admission package including your I-20 form required to apply for an F-1 visa.

  •

    Step 2

    SEVIS FEE

    Every student who is issued an initial I-20 form must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee to the U.S. Congress.

  •

    Step 3

    APPLY FOR YOUR VISA

    You will apply for your visa by completing form DS-160 online.

  •

    Step 4

    SCHEDULE VISA INTERVIEW

    Schedule your visa interview at a U.S. Embassy near you and pay your visa fee.

  •

    Step 5

    INTERVIEW

    Attend your in-person interview at the U.S. Embassy. Don’t forget to bring your documents!

  •

    Step 6

    VISA OUTCOME

    You will find out at the embassy if your visa has been approved or not

  •

    Step 7

    RECEIVE YOUR VISA

    If approved, you will leave your passport at the embassy and it will be returned in the mail with your visa.

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    Step 8

    BOOK YOUR TRAVEL

    Once your visa has been approved, you can now book your flights to the USA!

SEVIS

SEVIS is an internet-based system that allows American colleges and universities and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to exchange and share information on the visa status of international students. Accurate and current information is transmitted electronically throughout an F-1 student’s academic career in the United States. U.S. embassies and consulates and ports of entry also have access to SEVIS.

MAINTAINING VISA STATUS

In order to maintain F-1 Visa status, Go Campus undergraduate students must be completing at least 12 hour credits per semester, and at least 9 graduate level credits for graduate students. In addition to it, Go Campus students must keep their I-20 current and hold a valid passport.