Visa Facts

Apply for a F-1 Visa

It is recommended that you allow at least 3 months to complete the application. You are required to pay SEVIS I-901 fee of $350, fill out the DS-160 form, pay a visa application fee of $160, and schedule a visa interview. You will then receive your F-1 Visa attached to your passport upon completion of the interview. The SEVIS fee has to be paid at least 3 business days prior to the date of your scheduled visa interview.

Visit this website for additional details about the F-1 Visa Process

Step 1:

Pay SEVIS I-901 fee of $350.

This is a one-time fee, there is no additional fee for an F-2 visa, if applicable, which is issued for dependents.

Print out a receipt at the end of payment. You are required to bring your receipt to your scheduled visa interview.

Step 2:

Fill out an application for the DS-160 form and pay the application fee of $160.

Allow yourself a couple of hours to complete the form. Use the following documents to complete the form:

• Passport
• Travel itinerary if you have made travel arrangement to the USA
• Dates of your last five trips to the USA. You may also be asked for your International travel history for the past five years.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Some applicants, will be asked to provide additional information when completing the DS-160.

Print out a receipt at the end of payment. You are required to bring your receipt to your scheduled visa interview.
For FAQs regarding the DS-160 Form.

Step 3:

To schedule your visa interview, visit the website of your country’s US embassy.

Take the following documents to your visa interview:

• Passport with validity of at least 6 months beyond your period of stay in the United States
• I-20
• Evidence of your ability to pay for your education (bank statement)
• OCCC Acceptance Letter
• Form DS-160 confirmation page
• Printed receipt of SEVIS I-901 fee
• Printed receipt of your visa application fee
• A photo, in addition to one needed for DS-160 form. Find the requirements for your photo.

Any additional requirements shown on the website of your country’s US embassy.

Step 4:

You should be able to answer questions clearly and confidently. Practice answering questions such as:

• Why do you want to go to OCCC?
• What do you plan to study?
• How will education at OCCC benefit you when you return?
• Who will sponsor your education?

Click here for more information regarding a visa interview.