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F-1 Visa Guide for India

F-1 Student Visa · ~82% success · 2–4 weeks

Required documents

  • Valid passport
  • DS-160 confirmation
  • I-20
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Bank statements / loan sanction letter
  • CA-attested financial statements
  • Academic transcripts
  • TOEFL/IELTS + GRE/GMAT scores

Tips that work

  • Explain your CGPA conversion clearly
  • Loan applicants: have sanction letter ready
  • Specifically tie major to undergrad
  • Show post-MBA/MS job market in India

Common pitfalls

  • STEM-related fields with weak background
  • Family in US not disclosed upfront
  • Inadequate funds for second year