There are certain conditions to obtain the F 1 Visa:

• The applicant should be a full-time student
• The study program applied for must be an academic one.
• The institution where the applicant of the visa will study must be approved by the US Immigration Service (it should be authorized to issue form I-120)
• The applicant should have a viable monetary support

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• Select where in the Unites States of America you would like to live and study.
• Choose the type of school you would like like to attend, such as: University, College, Graduate School, ESL (English as Second Language) or Vocational School.
• Contact the school and start the admission process.
• Upon acceptance by school, the school will issue you an I-20 form (the required document you need to apply for F-1 student visa).
• With the I-20 form and the F-1 Visa Application Guide you can apply for a student visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are already in the Unites States you may be allowed change your immigration status to student.
• You may be legally authorized to work in the United States while on a F-1 student visa.

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• Form DS-156 (non-immigrant visa application form)
• Form DS-157 (supplemental non-immigrant visa application form)
• Form DS-158
• One photograph
• Photocopies of first page, last page, and the address page of the passport
• Valid Bank Visa Fee receipt
• DD (Demand Draft)of visa issuance fee
• Copy of Form I-20 approved by the authority of the University applied to
• Evidence of payment of SEVIS Fee receipt I-901, if applicable
• Besides there are supporting documents including passport, interview appointment letter, evidence of financial resources, relevant test scores (like TOEFL and SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT), original educational certificates, etc.

Spouse / Dependent Children:

• An approved form I-20 from the Main applicant’s U.S. school or program with the dependent’s name included;
• A copy of the Form I-20 of the Main Applicant.
• Photocopy of the Main Applicant’s valid visa (if applying individually).
• Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your wedding photos.
• Original Birth certificate (for each child).
• Additional financial resources to support the dependents.

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New Delhi

U.S. Embassy
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi - 110021
Tel: 011-91-11-2419-8000
Fax: 011-91-11-2419-0017

American Center
24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
Tel: 011-91-11-2347-2000

Consulates and the American Centers:

Kolkata

Consulate General
5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata- 700071
Tel: 011-91-33-3984-2400
Fax: 011-91-33-2282-2335

American Center
38/A, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road
Kolkata - 700071
Tel: 011-91-33-2288-1200

Chennai

Consulate General
No. 220, Anna Salai
Chennai - 600006
Tel: 011-91-44-2857-4000

American Center
No. 220, Anna Salai
Chennai - 600006
Tel: 011-91-44-2857-4000

Mumbai

Consulate General
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra East, Mumbai - 400051
Tel: 011-91-22-2672-4000

Chennai

Consulate General
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
Telephone +91-44-2857-4000
Fax: +91-44-2811-2027

Hyderabad

Consulate General
Paigah Palace
1-8-323
Chiran Fort Lane,
Begumpet
Secunderabad - 500003
Andhra Pradesh
Tel: 011-91-40-40338300

Note about codes (Delhi for example):

• If you are calling from the United States, first dial 011-91-11-.
• If you are calling from within India, but outside Delhi, first dial 011-.

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