Student visa ek aisa non-immigrant visa hai jo aapko United States mein temporarily study karne ki ijaazat deta hai.
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F Visa: Universities, Colleges, High Schools, Language Programs ya kisi academic institute ke liye.
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M Visa: Vocational ya technical training ke liye.
Visitor visa (B1/B2) ya Visa Waiver Program (VWP) par study ki ijaazat nahi hoti, siwai recreational short courses ke.
SEVP Approved School Admission
Sab se pehla step hota hai ek SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) approved school mein apply karna. Agar school aapko accept kar leta hai to:
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Aapko SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) mein register kiya jata hai.
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Aapko Form I-20 issue hota hai.
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SEVIS I-901 fee pay karni hoti hai.
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Is ke baad aap U.S. Embassy/Consulate mein visa ke liye apply karte hain.
Agar spouse/children bhi aapke sath rehna chahte hain to unke liye bhi alag I-20 aur visa apply karna zaroori hai.
Student Visa Apply Karne Ka Tareeqa
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Form DS-160 (Online Non-immigrant Visa Application) fill karein.
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Passport size photo upload karein (requirements ke mutabiq).
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Visa interview schedule karein.
Interview Requirement:
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13 saal se kam: interview aam tor par required nahi.
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14–79 saal: interview required.
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80 saal se upar: aam tor par required nahi.
Required Documents
Visa interview ke liye in documents ki zaroorat hoti hai:
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Valid Passport (kam az kam 6 months ki validity).
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DS-160 confirmation page.
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Application fee receipt.
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Form I-20 (signed by student aur school official).
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Passport size photo.
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Academic documents (transcripts, diplomas, test scores).
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Financial proof (education, living aur travel expenses ke liye).
Fees
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Application Fee: $185
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Visa issuance fee (country-specific hoti hai).
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SEVIS Fee (F-1/M-1 applicants ke liye): $350
Visa Approval ke Baad
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Visa approval ke baad aapko passport ke sath visa milta hai.
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Entry ka faisla U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) karta hai.
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Entry par aapko Form I-94 (arrival/departure record) milta hai.
Stay Extend Karna
F-1 students ko apni studies complete karne ke 60 din ke andar U.S. leave karna hota hai. Agar zarurat ho to USCIS ke zariye stay extend karna possible hai.
Spouse aur Children
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Spouse aur unmarried children (under 21) F-2 ya M-2 visa ke zariye aapke sath reh sakte hain.
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Bachay U.S. mein school attend kar sakte hain.
Student Visa – Questions & Answers
Q1: Student Visa ke liye sab se pehla step kya hai?
👉 Pehla step SEVP-approved school mein admission lena aur Form I-20 hasil karna hai.
Q2: Visitor Visa (B1/B2) par study ki ja sakti hai?
👉 Nahi, sirf recreational short courses (non-credit) ki ijaazat hoti hai. Degree/Certificate programs ke liye student visa zaroori hai.
Q3: F visa aur M visa mein farq kya hai?
👉 F visa academic aur language programs ke liye hota hai. M visa vocational/technical training ke liye hota hai.
Q4: Student Visa ki fees kitni hoti hai?
👉 Application Fee $185 hai aur SEVIS fee $350 (F/M visa applicants ke liye).
Q5: Visa interview har applicant ke liye required hai?
👉 14–79 saal ke applicants ke liye interview required hai. 13 saal se kam aur 80+ saal ke liye aam tor par required nahi hota.
Q6: Visa milne ka matlab kya U.S. entry guarantee hoti hai?
👉 Nahi. Visa sirf travel ki ijaazat deta hai. Entry ka faisla U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer karta hai.
Q7: Spouse aur bachay U.S. mein kya kar sakte hain?
👉 Spouse F-2/M-2 visa par kaam nahi kar sakta. Bachay school attend kar sakte hain.
Q8: Agar studies complete ho jayein to stay extend ho sakta hai?
👉 Ji haan, USCIS ke zariye extension apply ki ja sakti hai, warna 60 din ke andar U.S. leave karna hota hai.
✅ Ye article un sab students ke liye ek mukammal guide hai jo U.S. mein higher education ka irada rakhte hain.