{"id":462,"date":"2020-12-12T07:55:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T07:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/12\/the-complete-i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T16:02:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:32:14","slug":"i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To I-20 Form For Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying in the US is a dream for many students. But before that, one should know the process of applying and the necessary documentation for the same. Earlier, the process was very difficult, but now it has been eased off. In this article, we will discuss the<\/span> I 20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;and all the documents necessary to get an I-20 visa to study in the United States of America.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Overview_of_I-20_Form\" title=\"Overview of I-20 Form\">Overview of I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Student_Exchange_Visitor_Program_SEVP\" title=\"Student &amp; Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)\">Student &amp; Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Structure_of_the_I-20_Form\" title=\"Structure of the I-20 Form\">Structure of the I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Avail_I-20_Form\" title=\"Avail I-20 Form\">Avail I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#I-20_Form_Uses\" title=\"I-20 Form Uses\">I-20 Form Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Circumstances_to_Modify_or_Change_an_I-20_Form\" title=\"Circumstances to Modify or Change an I-20 Form\">Circumstances to Modify or Change an I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Documents_Required_for_an_I-20_Visa\" title=\"Documents Required for an I-20 Visa\">Documents Required for an I-20 Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Time_Required_to_Get_I-20\" title=\"Time Required to Get I-20\">Time Required to Get I-20<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Steps_to_Follow_After_you_Get_I-20_Form\" title=\"Steps to Follow After you Get I-20 Form\">Steps to Follow After you Get I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/i-20-form-guide-for-indian-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1042667260-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"I 20 Form USA\" class=\"wp-image-10195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1042667260-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1042667260-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1042667260-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1042667260-min.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_I-20_Form\"><\/span><b><\/b>Overview of I-20 Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To study at a US university, a student must qualify for one F-1 or M-1 visa category. For this, it is mandatory to get an <\/span><b>I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After you get admission into a US university, you will receive an I 20 Form from the DSO.&nbsp; The <\/span>I 20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also called Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant student status<\/span><b>. <\/b>The I 20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is issued only to students accepted into a SEVP certified school.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/visa-interview-for-us-questions-answers-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Visa Interview Questions And Answers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Exchange_Visitor_Program_SEVP\"><\/span>Student &amp; Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a US-based monitoring agency that supervises the students having M and F visas. It works with public agencies to ensure that all students having these visas should follow all the prescribed guidelines and regulations. Educational Institutes, normally, admit international students to full-time programs. Courses offered by accredited schools are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVP works to maintain financial and educational testimonials in an online database called the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVP). To transfer details of the student\u2019s finances into the SEVIS database, universities seek information from the SEVP. The information includes evidence of income, account statements, and other information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"US Student Visa Process | Step By Step 2022 | Leap Scholar\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kvj-SdmezB0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_the_I-20_Form\"><\/span>Structure of the I-20 Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It consists of 3 pages:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Page 1 Contains<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SEVIS ID<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The student\u2019s basic information like name, date of birth, country name, and citizenship details.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admissions type (F-1 or M-1, F2 or M-2)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School information (school name and address)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about the program\u2014 program name and duration of the program.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial information, funding sources, funding costs, etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSO signed and dated school attestation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student attestation, signed and dated by him\/her.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Page 2 Contains<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment authorization<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information on change of status<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table form event history&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel signatures<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other authorization as per the requirement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Page 3 (Instruction Page)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an instruction page containing payment instructions. The candidate is supposed to pay SEVA fees to enter the US. The fees are charged by USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services). We will discuss SEVA fees further in the article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avail_I-20_Form\"><\/span>Avail I-20 Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive the I-20 form from the university where you&#8217;ve got admission. Usually, Form I-20 is sent along with your admission letter or soon after.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is a provision that if you want to change any information or if there are any changes that you are required to make in the form, then you have to inform the same to the Designated School Official. Before issuing I-20, universities require students to complete some supplementary steps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students are required to submit the following documents:-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank certifications\/&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsor certification&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about sources of funding<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leapfinance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loan<\/a> sanction letters (Optional)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-usa-scholarships-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/\">Scholarship<\/a> letters (Optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After verifying the above documents, the university proceeds to issue the I-20 to the enrolled students.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I-20_Form_Uses\"><\/span>I-20 Form Uses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the most significant documents that you should keep safe, as it is required all through your international student life.<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the following uses:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After receiving the <\/span>I 20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should go ahead to pay the I-1901 SEVIS fee. This fee is mandatory to be paid before entering the US. To complete the payment process, information from the<\/span> I-20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is required.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While applying for a visa, the visa officer can demand an I-20 form\u2019s original copy as it is crucial for the visa application process. Apart from the financial information concerning the program fees and how you are going to reimburse your fees, the form also contains details about the program you wish to undertake.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you arrive in the US, you might be asked to show your <\/span>I-20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the customs and border protection officer. You are permitted to enter the country before 30 days of the commencement of your course.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the advantage of being an international student, the <\/span>I-20 Form<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is very crucial. To secure employment or a driving license or a social security number, this form is also used.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circumstances_to_Modify_or_Change_an_I-20_Form\"><\/span>Circumstances to Modify or Change an I-20 Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you want to make any changes or update the <\/span><b>I-20 Form,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can do it under the following circumstances:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any change in personal information.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any change in the program\/university you are studying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any visa status update.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any change in program start or end date.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical Training (OPT and CPT)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave of absence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose a student applies to several universities and gets admission to most of them. In that case, the student will be given time to decide which university to attend. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-a-student-visa-usa\/\">apply for a visa<\/a> with only one<\/span><b> I-20 form.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are going to<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dependent-visa-usa-different-types-requirements-and-how-to-apply\/\"> stay with your dependents<\/a>, then you need to have an <\/span><b>I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for them additionally. It is mostly provided by the university that admits you. But the dependent must be qualified for a visa category excluding F-2 or M-2.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_an_I-20_Visa\"><\/span>Documents Required for an I-20 Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The I-20<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form is mainly for a non-immigrant visa. The F-1 and M-1 student visas are issued, in advance, up to 120 days from the start date of the study. You must carry your visa that matches the<\/span><b> I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your visa interview. SEVIS fee receipt should also be carried along with the form. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s look at the three kinds of visas for which the <\/span><b>I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is given.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-366\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>F-1 Visa<\/th><th>M- 1 Visa<\/th><th>J \u2013 1 Visa<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>All those students who wish to enrol in the core&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-practice-online-tests-latest-ielts-topics-for-writing\/\">academic<\/a>&nbsp;curriculum in the USA tend to apply for an F-1 visa<\/td><td>All those students who wish to enrol in a vocational program in the USA apply for an M-1 visa. This visa is also called a non-academic student visa<\/td><td>This type of visa is applied by scholars or lecturers pursuing an exchange program. They are mainly working professionals who go to the USA on an exchange program<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I-20 is valid for the entire period of study. In case a student fails to complete the course before the date mentioned on I-20, they may request an extension, but the request should be made before the visa expires.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/us-student-visa-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA F1 Visa &#8211; Interview Questions &amp; Answers For Students<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Required_to_Get_I-20\"><\/span>Time Required to Get I-20<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the submission of the financial documents, it usually takes around 1-2 weeks for the I-20 form to be processed. You will be provided with a tracking number through your mail with the SEVA number.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Follow_After_you_Get_I-20_Form\"><\/span>Steps to Follow After you Get I-20 Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following steps need to be followed after receiving your I-20:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 1. Fill DS160 form<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DS160 form contains all the details the visa office might need while taking your interview. It mainly includes:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal details<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education details<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work details<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While filling DS160 form, you have to make sure that all the information is true to your knowledge. All details should be as per your passport. You will require your SEVIS number which will already be inscribed on the right-hand side of the <\/span><b>I-20 form,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near the barcode. You have to create your application, fill in all necessary details, and submit it. After submitting, you will get a confirmation page, save and take a printout of it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 2. Scheduling your US Visa appointment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To schedule your visa appointment, you have to create your account on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.ustraveldocs.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you have to register your account and fill up all the required information. Immediately after you are done with the registration process, you will be asked to pay $160. As soon as the payment is made, a receipt will be generated automatically. Then you have to choose the time slot for the interview. You can also postpone your visa interview at no cost twice. Mainly Visa interviews are conducted at the US Embassy in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/us-visa-appointment-visa-application-form-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide To US Visa Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 3. Fees Payment (SEVIS)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your visa interview, you should pay SEVIS fees of $200 and secure the receipt. It has no connection with your visa appointment scheduling process. You just need a SEVIS fees receipt before your interview. You can do this step before step 2 as well. Step 3 is very crucial as without paying the fees, the application cannot proceed further.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_606798359-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"I 20 form\" class=\"wp-image-10196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_606798359-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_606798359-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_606798359-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_606798359-min.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is quite technical. In case you want to know something more about your <\/span><b>I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can always contact the university official who sent the<\/span><b> I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to you. It is to be noted here that<\/span><b> the I-20 form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is required if you wish to pursue any course in the USA only and not any other country. Just follow the steps carefully, so you don\u2019t make any mistakes. For more visa-related queries contact Leap Scholar Study Abroad Counsellors.\u00a0All the Best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-231dade\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" data-block-id=\"231dade\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668752405539\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. How long does it take to process the I-20 Form?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. It usually takes 2-3 Weeks to process the I-20 Form after document submission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668752424627\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. Can I get I-20 Form online?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. Cause of COVID-19 restrictions DSOs electronically sends I-20 Forms to student&#8217;s email IDs listed in the SEVIS.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668752452085\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. How long can I stay in US when the Form I-20 expires?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. F-1 Students are eligible to stay for 60 days after the expiration of Form I-20. But they must use the \u201cmeeting degree requirements date\u201d to become eligible for 60 days grace period.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> Studying in the US is a dream for many students. But before that, one should know the process of applying and the necessary documentation for the same. Earlier, the process was very difficult, but now it has been eased off. 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