Every year thousands of students apply to American universities in the hope of getting a chance to get an entry into this technologically advanced country. The first step towards your goal is the application to American universities and if you are lucky you’ll get into one too. But that’s not all. The biggest challenge is getting an American visa. A visa is your license to stay and study in America. Every country has its own rules regarding the issue of visas and their duration.Given below is a step by step guide to apply for student visa: Types of Student Visa The first step is to find out your visa type. To study in America there are two type of student visas: F1 and M1. F1 visa is the most common type of student visa and is issued to students pursuing any kind of academic degree in America. M1 visa is issued to those who would be in America for non-academic or vocational study or trainings. Every visa type has its own application guidelines and qualification. Find the one that suits you the best and apply for student visa. Get all your documents ready You should have the following documents ready when you apply for student visa: • Passport that would be valid for your entire stay in the USA • Financial documents demonstrating your ability to fund your studies and life in USA • In case you have availed a loan, keep the loan sanction letter ready. Documents related to scholarships or tuition fee waivers (if applicable) • Documents that sho
