Always check fees, forms and rules on the official sites, because many are changing.
Official sites
US Department of State: Student visa
Visa types, fees and what to expect at the interview.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)travel.state.gov
US Embassy in Nepal: visas
Appointments, local instructions and updates for applicants in Nepal.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)np.usembassy.gov
Study in the States
The Department of Homeland Security site on F-1 rules, OPT and keeping status.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)studyinthestates.dhs.gov
SEVIS I-901 fee payment
Pay the SEVIS fee and print the receipt for the interview.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)fmjfee.com
Advising
EducationUSA
The US government's network of advising centres for international students.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)educationusa.state.gov
Scholarships
Fulbright Program
US government exchange and scholarship programme.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)foreign.fulbrightonline.org
WIEC tools
Visa funds calculator
Estimate the funds to show for the I-20 and the visa.
Last updated 29 Oct 2026