General Information

In order to come to USA as an international student you should have obtained student F-1 visa from American consulates in your country. Before applying for the visa you should have been accepted to an Educational Institute (language School , Computer Certificate School or University) in the US As VIU, we have been helping hundreds of students each year to come to USA for education. We have the latest available information regarding government regulations and student visas.

1. List of documents and fees that you need to send us at the first place

• Fully completed the VIU International Student Application form
• Non-refundable application fee and refundable course deposit fee ( if required by the program you applied)
• Financial support letter that shows the financial sources to take care all educational and living expenses without working in the US. (see the page on Financial support letter )
• Educational background information.[Proof of highest degree earned]

2. Your application will be reviewed, if you are accepted, you will be sent

a) Acceptance letter
b) The letter to the US embassy
c) The official I-20 Form prepared for you.

 Applying for F-1 Student Visa

To qualify for a student visa, you must submit list of the following documents to the U. S. Embassy in your country after receiving the acceptance package form the University.

1. The letter from the University prepared for the Embassy
2. Official I-20 Form that has been sent to you by VIU
3. Financial support letter. In order to study in America, you must be able to pay for your school and living expenses rent, food, transportation, etc.]. Evidence of the necessary financial resources required for the course of study must be present during the visa application. See the Instructions for "Financial Support Verification Letter ".
4. You will demonstrate that you have social, familial, work, or other compelling circumstances that will obligate you to return to home country upon completion of your studies.

Examples of compelling ties:

• Employment, salary statement, job letter from employer, insurance papers showing when work at the company was started
• Home or business ownership, property deeds, company tax returns
• Continuing University studies
• Spouse or children in your country

 After Having Approved for VISA

When your student visa application is approved a visa stamp will be put in your passport which indicates that you have been approved for the F-1 Student Visa.

On you visa, It will be noted

• The period of time that your visa will remain valid
• The number of entries you will be allowed on the visa. The I-20 and your passport will be returned to you for admission to the US