Hello Again! So now that you have decided to study in USA, you must know the ABC of Visa application procedure.

For such information, Tej Kohli Study blog is always at your service. :)

To start with, applicants should apply at the consular section of the American Embassy any working day, Monday through Friday, during working hours of the consular section.
Documents required are :

  • Valid Passport
  • One Passport size photograph (In a specified format)
  • A Non-immigrant Visa Application (Form 156) available from the Consular section.
  • Other require forms. (Will depend on the country you apply from)
  • Form I-20 executed by the authorizing official of institution concerned, signed by the applicant.
  • Evidence of financial ability to cover the costs of the education and maintenance involved
  • Visa fee to (to be paid in the currency mentioned)

When to apply :

An applicant may apply for a student Visa not earlier than 90 days before the registration date specified on the FORM I-20. If the registration date is already passed or the applicant cannot reasonably expect to arrive at the school by the registration date, the applicant should obtain an amended I-20 or a letter of extension from the issuing institution stating by what date the applicant may arrive.

After the Completed application forms along with the documents are submitted;

In most cases, the visa will be issued within a few hours or days of the submission of the application. In some instances, the process may take longer depending on the time of year, consular caseload or other factors.

If your application is denied, you should ask the Consular Officer for a “written denial decision.” This will provide you with the official reason for your visa denial.

Source: U.S. Embassy

If you have any other query regarding visa application, do post in your comments!