F-1 student visa
Degree programme at a SEVP-certified institution, on an I-20.
TypicalSlot dependent
US
United States
The interview decides it
For the United States, documents support your answers but do not replace them. The consular interview is the decision point, and appointment availability often drives your timeline more than processing does. Preparation here means being able to explain your own plan, in your own words.
TimelineInterview slot dependent
Key documentI-20 with SEVIS payment
English testTOEFL, IELTS or as the university requires
Decision pointConsular interview
Routes we file for United States
Timelines are published indicative ranges, not promises. The visa office decides, and seasonal load moves these numbers.
B2 visitor
Tourism and family visits, including graduations and weddings.
TypicalSlot dependent
B1 business
Meetings, conferences, trade fairs and negotiations.
TypicalSlot dependent
F-2 dependants
Spouse and children of an F-1 student.
TypicalFiled alongside
Employment categories
Employer-driven routes with their own petitions and timelines.
TypicalVaries
Documents to arrange
The base list for United States. Your exact set depends on the route and comes as a named checklist after your assessment — but nothing here is wasted effort.
- Passport with adequate validity
- I-20 from the university
- SEVIS fee payment receipt
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa appointment confirmation
- Academic transcripts and test scores
- Financial documents and sponsor affidavit
- Sponsor ITRs and bank statements
- Property and asset documents
- Employment or business proof, for visitor visas
How your file moves
Six stages. At every point you know what is pending, with whom, and what it costs.
Free assessment
Thirty minutes. We look at your marks, funds, work history and travel record and say which route is realistic.
Route and written quote
One page: the route, why it fits, the full cost split into our fee and third-party fees, and the honest timeline.
Document collection
A named checklist for your exact route. Every scan vetted for the small errors that trigger queries.
Drafting and forms
SOP, cover letter, sponsorship affidavit, employment record and the application forms, reviewed with you.
Filing and biometrics
Online submission, government fee paid from your own account, appointment, biometrics and medicals.
Decision and landing
We track the file and answer query letters. On approval: travel checklist, forex, SIM and accommodation leads.
Why United States files actually get refused
Not theory. These are the failure points we see repeatedly on this route — and every one of them is fixable before you file.
- Answers that do not match the fileThe officer compares what you say to what you filed. Rehearsed lines that contradict your documents end the interview.
- Unclear source of fundingWho is paying, from what income, and why. If you cannot answer plainly, the file fails.
- No credible reason to returnSection 214(b) refusals turn on this. Document your ties rather than assuming they are obvious.
- Course chosen for the visa, not the careerIf the programme does not fit your background, the officer will say so.
Verify everything hereUS Department of State — Visas
United States questions
If yours is not here, call and ask it. The first conversation costs nothing.
Why do US visas get refused so often?
Most refusals are under section 214(b) — the officer was not satisfied you would return. It is a judgement made in a short interview, which is why preparation matters more here than paperwork volume.
Can I reapply after a refusal?
Yes, and there is no fixed waiting period. But reapplying without changing anything usually produces the same result. We work out what was not satisfied first.
What is SEVIS?
The student tracking system. You pay the SEVIS fee after receiving your I-20 and before the visa interview, and you must carry the receipt.
Is United States the right country for you?
Send us your marks, your funds position and your timeline. We will tell you whether this route fits — and say so plainly if another one fits better.