What is the process for obtaining a student visa to attend a U.S. boarding school?

Once your child is accepted, the school will send you a form called the I-20. This document is required to apply for the F-1 student visa. You will pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 visa application, and arrange an interview at your closest U.S. embassy or consulate following receipt of the I-20. You will have to demonstrate throughout the interview that your child was admitted and that you can afford their education. Make sure the school is certified by SEVP before applying, since it will enable the I-20 to be issued. Although it sounds overwhelming, the admissions staff of the institution normally guides you through it.Toggle Content