Under virtually all circumstances, someone seeking to enter the United States 
to study must obtain an appropriate visa for that purpose. By statute, persons 
entering as temporary visitors are precluded from studying in the US. The most 
commonly used visa for studying is the F~ I visa. Some students come to 
the US on J~ 1 and M~ 1 visas.

Consult the consular section at the United States Embassy or consulate as early 
as possible to determine the specific procedures and documents necessary to 
apply for a nonimmigrant student visa. Below are the usual requirements:

i. 	Passport, valid for at least six month after the date you plan to leave. 
ii.	Visa application form. 
iii.	A recent photograph, 5 cm by 5 cm, with your signature in English on the back. 
iv.	Certificate of eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. 
v.	Affidavit of Financial support form and evidence of support. 
vi.	Evidence of English language ability. 
vii.	Any other documents of local importance. 

To apply for the student visa, present the above document to the US Consular Officer. 
The Consular Officer usually interviews applicants and will examine students' documents 
and review their educational plans. Although the visa application process normally is 
not time-consuming, it is a good idea to apply early. Any question that might arise 
about their qualification to revise a visa can be dealt with, without delaying their 
departure. For entry into the United States, the colleges / universities endorsed 
on the visa and the college / university you plan to attend must be the same.