f - 1签证: The F-1 visa is issued to full-time students enrolled in an academic or language program at an American institution. 为了申请F-1签证, you need to have the I-20 form issued by the Off冰 of Center For 全球合作 after you have been admitted to ISU and provided the required financial documents.

j - 1签证: The J-1 visa is an exchange visitor visa issued to students at all academic levels. In order to apply for the J-1 visa, you need to have received the DS-2019 form. The DS-2019 is a two-page form that can be issued by the Off冰 of Center For 全球合作 or the US government agency that is sponsoring you to study at ISU.

All international students should apply for a student visa if they want to study in the USA. A student visa is a permit issued by the US government to non-immigrant students to study in the country.

Indiana State University accepts students in two student visa categories: F-1 and J-1

如何申请学生签证?

在大多数国家, first-time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person interview. 然而, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student visas. Please be sure to consult your local US embassy or consulate Web site for specific application instructions.

学生 need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the embassy. To allow time to overcome any unforeseen problems that might arise, students are encouraged to apply for their visas several weeks before they plan to travel.

申请签证所需材料

All applicants for a student visa must provide the documents suggested below:

• Form I-20 issued by ISU Off冰 of Center For 全球合作, if you are an F-1 student.
• Form DS-2019 issued by ISU Off冰 of Center For 全球合作, if you are a J-1 student.
• Completed nonimmigrant visa application form (DS-156) with photo for each person applying. These forms are available at the embassy or consulate.
• Passport valid for at least six months after your proposed date of entry into the United States.
• SEVIS费用收据(I-901). All international students applying for F-1 or J-1 visa must pay the SEVIS fee before they go to the US embassy or consulate. 你可透过以下网址缴交有关费用: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm.More information about the SEVIS fee can found at the ICE web site above.
• Receipt for visa processing fee: When you go to the US consulate or embassy to apply for your visa, you will first have to pay the visa processing fee. Once you pay the fee, you will be issued a receipt. Keep this receipt showing payment of the visa application fee for each applicant, including each child listed on a parent's passport who is also applying for a US visa, to present to the consular off冰r during the interview.

Applicants with dependents must also provide:

• Proof of the student's relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g.、结婚及出生证明).

In addition, all applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended.
• Scores from standardized tests such as the TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, etc. 是国际滑联所要求的.
• Financial evidence showing that you or your financial sponsor who is sponsoring you has sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study.
• Any additional documents that might help establish your strong ties to your home country.

As you apply for your visa it is important to remember that you must provide the right documents, 有正确的理由, and make a positive impression on the consular off冰r. Here are some interviewing techniques suggested by NAFSA: Association of 国际 Educators:

正确的态度

• Speak in English - Pract冰 interviewing in English with a native English speaker. Being fluent and confident will help you present your case better. 然而，避免准备演讲
• 为你自己说话——自己陈述你的观点. Having your parents or others speak on your behalf does not make a good impression on the consular off冰r.
• Be brief - Keep your answers and explanations short and to the point, as consular off冰rs can only spend a limited amount of time with each applicant.
• Be positive - Do not argue with the consular off冰r or come across as rude and sarcastic, 即使你被拒签了. Instead courteously ask the off冰r to suggest additional documents you could bring in order to overcome the refusal.

Some tips to demonstrate your intentions to return to your native country:

• Convince the consular off冰r that the sole (not just "primary") purpose of your visit to the US is to pursue a program of study.
• Outline your plans for when you complete your education and return to your country.
• Document family ties, business interests, and assets in your home country.
• Discuss your job prospects, upon completion of your US education, in your native country.