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The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.
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The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is...
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DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all...
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The United States supports international education and...
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- What Is A Visa?
- Do I Need A Visa?
- How Do I Apply For A Visa?
- What Are The Visa Application Requirements?
- Visas For International Students at U-M
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A visa is an official stamp in your passport authorizing you to travel, work, or study in that country for a specified length of time. Each country issues its own visas through its embassy and consulates located throughout the United States.
If you will be traveling to another country, it’s best to assume that you’ll need a visa, although there are exceptions to this.For example, U.S. citizens are permitted to travel as tourists to most European countries (with some exceptions such as Russia) without a visa for less than 90 days, but they may need visas for studying or working (unpaid ...
Visas must be obtained before you arrive in the country. Some visas can take weeks to process (depending on the type of visa, your citizenship, which country you are traveling to, etc.). Others can be processed fairly quickly -- within a matter of days or even immediately at the consulate. There are also many different ways to apply for a visa thro...
Unfortunately, there is no single answer about the process for applying for a visa. It may vary from country to country (and even between consulates!). This information is often found in the “Consular Services” section of embassy or consulate websites. If you have specific questions about the visa application process for a certain country, the best...
It is best to assume that international students will need a visa to visit another country, even for tourism purposes. You can apply for foreign visas in the United States through the consulate or embassy of your destination country. Be sure to speak with an international student and scholar advisor at the U-M International Center (icenter@umich.ed...
A visa is just one component of entering a country. There are other considerations, such as: 1. Passport Validity: Your passport may need to be valid for a certain amount of time beyond your period of stay. For example, American citizens must have a valid passport for at least three months beyond their period of stay when traveling to many countrie...
Can the International Center process visas? The International Center does not have the ability to process visas, but we can help you navigate the embassy and/or consulate’s website to help determine which visa you might need and which documents you might need to prepare for your visa application. However, please note that contacting the necessary e...
If you are coming to the University of Michigan from abroad, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa to enter the US. To do so: Make an appointment with the nearest US embassy or consulate.
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
View a list of forms and documentation needed for an F-1 visa application and a J-1 visa application on the Department of State's website. You also should review embassy-specific instructions about visa application procedures by visiting the embassy or consulate's website where you will apply.
The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. Please visit our Visa Wizard to find out what visa type is appropriate for you. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions or find out about the Visa Waiver Program.
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International students need a University of Michigan Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status) and a valid F-1 visa (issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate) to enter the United States as a student.
