Step 1: Get your I-20
Once accepted, your university will send you an I-20 form. This is the most important document for your visa application.
Step 2: Pay the SEVIS fee
Pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee online before scheduling your visa interview.
Step 3: Apply for DS-160
Complete the DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application form.
Step 4: Schedule your interview
Book your F-1 visa interview at the nearest US embassy. Wait times vary by country.