USA F-1 Student Visa Document Checklist for Nepali Students

Take originals and copies to the interview. The officer may ask for only a few, but you should have them all. Your counsellor confirms the list for your school.

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Identity & visa forms

Valid passport Valid for at least six months beyond your stay is the usual advice. Required
DS-160 confirmation page Required
Visa application fee receipt Required
Interview appointment confirmation Required
Passport-size photograph Required

School documents

Form I-20 signed by you and the school Required
SEVIS I-901 fee receipt Required
Admission letter and any scholarship or assistantship letter Required

Academic & tests

SEE, +2 and bachelor's transcripts and certificates Required
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo result Required
GRE, GMAT or SAT scores (if the school required them) If applicable
Statement of purpose and CV If applicable

Financial documents

Bank statements covering the first-year costs Required
Sponsor documents and relationship proof Required
Sponsor income, tax and business or job proof Required
Education loan sanction letter (if used) If applicable

Ties to Nepal

Family, property or business documents that show why you will return If applicable