Quick takeaways
- ✓ Follow the instructions from your enrolled college and official U.S. government sources.
- ✓ Keep names, dates, and financial information consistent across documents.
- ✓ Practice explaining your study plan clearly and honestly.
After you enroll, follow your college's international-student office and official U.S. government instructions closely. Keep names, dates, funding details, and documents consistent across the process.
Move through the sequence carefully
Core visa workflow
- Complete the college's enrollment and financial-document steps.
- Receive and review your Form I-20 from the school.
- Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee using the official route when instructed.
- Complete the DS-160 accurately.
- Follow the embassy or consulate instructions for scheduling and documents.
- Prepare to explain your study plan, funding, and intentions clearly and honestly.