General:
A valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the US (unless exempt by country-specific agreements)
- Non-immigrant visa application and the Form DS-160 confirmation page
Acceptance at a SEVP approved school and your Form I-20
- Your photograph in the requested format, and number
Application fee payment for the SEVIS
If you are opting for Optional Practical Training (OPT), then in addition to the Form I-20, you must apply to USCIS for an Employment
Authorization Document (EAD)
Some additional documents that might be required include:
Academic preparation documents such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates
Evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain your living expenses throughout the period of your stay in the US. This may include:
Bank statements
Financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover your accommodation and living costs
Evidence that you will leave the US once you have completed your course of study. This can be in the form of an air ticket out of the US to your home country