Planning to Study in the USA starts with choosing the right university and course, followed by the student visa process. For most international students pursuing academic programmes at a U.S. university or college, the F-1 student visa is the relevant visa category. Students must first receive admission from a SEVP-certified institution. After acceptance, the university issues Form I-20 and the student must complete the required SEVIS process before applying for the visa.
The U.S. Department of State states that new student visas can generally be issued up to 365 days before the programme start date, although students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the programme start date.
Bluewave Immigration Services provides step-by-step guidance to students during university applications, documentation and F-1 visa preparation.
Students planning to study in USA should understand university admission intakes before starting their applications. U.S. universities commonly offer admissions during different periods of the academic year, but the availability of a particular course or intake varies from one university to another.
