F-1 Visa Application Guide
Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video-series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa!
Live Webinar: Filling out a DS-160 Application for the F-1 Visa
Applying for a F-1 Visa in India and not sure where to start with the DS-160 Application form? Sign up today for our free live webinar to avoid making serious mistakes and get a jump start on your US student visa application process! We’ll open the floor to a 30 minute Q&A session at the end. You’ll learn how to:
Complete the DS-160 Application
Avoid common mistakes
Step 1: Receiving your Form I-20
Contents of this video include:
What a sample Form I-20 looks like
Documents needed to request a Form I-20 from your university
Things to look out for to ensure your Form I-20 is correct
What you should do once your university's DSO issues you a Form I-20
Step 2: Paying I-901 SEVIS Fees
Contents of this video include:
Quick overview on the I-901 SEVIS Fee
How to pay the SEVIS Fee
Use of the I-901 SEVIS Fee confirmation page
Step 3: Starting a DS-160 Application
Contents of this video include:
Documents you need to complete the DS-160 Application
How to start a new DS-160 Application
30-day expiration rule for a DS-160 Application
Quick overview of different sections in the DS-160 Application
Use of the DS-160 Application confirmation page
Step 4: Setting up a CGI Federal Profile
Contents of this video include:
How to create a new CGI Federal profile account
Navigating the CGI Federal account
Updating the profile page in your CGI Federal account
Step 5: Paying F-1 Visa Fees
Contents of this video include:
Navigating the CGI Federal profile to arrive at the visa fee payment page
Discussion on different payment options in India for the $160 F-1 Visa Fee
Step 6: Scheduling Visa Appointments
Contents of this video include:
VAC (Biometrics) Appointment v/s Consular (Interview) Appointment
Sample display of the VAC (Biometrics) Appointment screen in your CGI Federal profile
Sample display of the Consular (Interview) Appointment screen in your CGI Federal profile
COVID-19 related proclamation for eligible visa applicants (dropbox appointment)