Student Visa

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must

• • • • •  obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigran
        • t visa for permanent residence. You must have a student visa to study in the.
        • United States. Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend
        • determine whether you need an F visa or an M visa

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must

1. 1. 1. 1. The first step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States.
         2. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your
            enrollment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must\
         3. pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.  The SEVP-approved school will issue you a Form I-20.  After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S
         4. . Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa.  You must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when you attend your visa intervie
         5. ur spouse and/or children intend to live with you in the United States while you study, they must also enroll in SEVIS, obtain individual Form I-20s from the SEVP-approved school, and apply for a visa (but they do not pay the SEVIS fee).