Step 1. Receive your email and original I-20 form from the ISC
Step 2. Pay I-901 Fee (SEVIS Fee) online at www.fmjfee.com
Step 3. Schedule an F-1 Visa Application Interview. Applying for the F-1 student visa may vary depending on the U.S. embassy or consulate. You will be required to pay a non-refundable visa application fee. Please complete instructions on the Embassy website you will be visiting.
Step 4. Prepare documents for F-1 Visa Interview
The following documents are required for your F-1 Visa interview:
- Passport (valid at least six months into the future)
- Certificate of Eligibility I-20 form (F-1; bring mailed original to interview)
- Proof of admission (Citrus College Acceptance Letter) or proof of enrollment for current students
- Evidence of financial support
- Visa application forms and fees paid
- SEVIS Fee Receipt
Some consulates may require additional documentation to prove your eligibility for the F-1 student visa, so check the embassy or consulate web site for visa application instructions.
Step 5. Attend your F-1 Visa Interview (if required).
Your F-1 visa interview will determine whether you are qualified to receive an F-1 student visa for the USA. Assuming that you have prepared the appropriate documents and met all of the F-1 visa requirements, your visa will be approved at the discretion of the embassy or consular officer.
You may be required to pay a visa issuance fee. Digital fingerprint scans will be taken for records. Your passport will be taken from you so that you can get your visa on your passport and you will be informed how to get your passport back with the visa, either by pick-up or in the mail.