November 13, 2022

USA Student Visa Guide for Pakistani Students

The USA is among the world’s best countries when it comes to studying in abroad. Of the top 100 universities around the globe,20 are from the USA.

Top institutions, outstanding faculty, and a friendly environment make it worth to study in USA.

There has been a surge in the USA student visa applicants from Pakistan recently.

Pakistan has incredible talent when it comes to young talent providing their services in almost every field.

Still, the sad fact is that they face unemployment and fewer jobs, making it challenging to achieve their goals.

In 2019, more than 7,000 students from Pakistan in the USA were pursuing undergraduate programs. You must apply for a USA student visa (F-1) to continue your studies.

F-1 Visa for Pakistani Students:

The F-1 visa is issued to international students willing to study in USA.

Generally, an F-1 visa is valid for the course or degree program the student chooses in the USA, ranging from two to five years. After completing your program, you can stay up to 60 days in the USA.

The students applying for a USA student visa from Pakistan first need to be accepted by a US college or university certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

Once you have received your acceptance to a USA college or university and confirmed to be enrolled, you can apply for an F-1 visa application process.

How to Apply For a USA Student Visa From Pakistan?

Our firm’s USA study visa consultants will guide you about every step required for the USA student visa. We have gathered all the basic steps for your convenience:

Enrollment in USA institute and Receiving I-20 Form:

After you have secured a spot in the institute you want to study in, they will send you an I-20 form that will be needed throughout the F-1 visa process. You must double-check all the information in the I-20 setup before signing it.

You must also pay the SEVIS fee ($350, about Rs54,000). The student must print a copy of the receipt they will need for the visa interview.

Complete DS-160 application:

You must submit all the required information online through the application portal for the DS-160 application. Once your requirements for the form are completed, you are bound to pay visa fees ($160, about Rs 24,700) to receive a confirmation page with a bar code.

Schedule An Interview:

After completing forms I-20 and DS-160, find the USA embassy or consulate nearby to book an interview.

Prepare For The Visa Interview:

The final step in the F-1 visa application is to list all the documents you should take to the interview. The records include the following:

  • Your passport
  • I-20 and DS-160 forms,including the I-20 payment receipt and DS-160 confirmation page
  • A copy of your visa photo
  • Supporting documents that prove intent to return to Pakistan after completing your course or program.

Before your interview, remember to be aware of all the questions that are expected to be asked by the visa officer.

The USA visa consultants in our firm will help you in preparation for all the answers and the interview.

HSA consultants:

Our firm is known to be one of the best USA study visa consultants in Lahore and Pakistan. Several students in Pakistan wish to study in the USA to fulfill their dreams of a brighter future. We provide you with all the essential facilities making it easier for you to chase your goals.

The experts in our team will not leave any stone unturned in your process of USA student visa approval. We are by your side in every process, from your documentation to your day of departure, from the selection of courses or institutes and preparation of any tests and visa interviews. We assure you of a great experience with us.