1. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

2. International Students Visas Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

3. General Requirements to Apply for a Visa First step. First step. Schedule an appointment for an interview. Schedule an appointment for an interview. If calling from Spain: Tel. 807 488 472 If calling from Spain: Tel. 807 488 472 (08:30 - 17:30 H - Mon-Fri). If calling from outside Spain: Tel. +49 9131 772 2087. If calling from outside Spain: Tel. +49 9131 772 2087. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

4. Emergency Appointments The visa information telephone line has specific instructions The visa information telephone line has specific instructions to facilitate urgent appointments for study purposes. If there are special circumstances involved, you may request an urgent appointment. If there are special circumstances involved, you may request an urgent appointment. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

5. When should I apply for my student visa? As soon as possible As soon as possible The visa may be issued within the last six months prior to The visa may be issued within the last six months prior to the attendance date You may enter the country within the last 30 days prior to You may enter the country within the last 30 days prior to the beginning of the study program You are allowed to remain in the U.S. 60 days after the completion of the program You are allowed to remain in the U.S. 60 days after the completion of the program Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

6. Requirements in all cases Valid passport (any type). Valid passport (any type). With two blank pages. With two blank pages. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

7. Completed forms C Complete the DS-160 for each applicant, regardless of age and for ALL visa types. The form DS-160 must be completed on-line at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv. https://ceac.state.gov/genniv Select Consulate: Madrid, Spain Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

8. Photograph ONE (Size 5x5 cm – white background). ONE (Size 5x5 cm – white background). http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

9. Original Visa Application Fee Receipt Payable in euros at any branch of Payable in euros at any branch of Banco Santander Central Hispano. http://madrid.usembassy.gov Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

10. Students and Exchange Visitors Visa Categories F-1 F-1 M-1 M-1 J-1 J-1 Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

11. Student Visa F-1 F-1 Academic and language studies Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 A-B Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 A-B Proof of financial resources Proof of financial resources http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#apply http://madrid.usembassy.gov Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

12. I-20 for F-1 visa Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department I-20 for F-1 visa I-20 for F-1 visa

13. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department Student Visa F-1 OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING Temporary employment authorization Temporary employment authorization 12 months practical work experience Off Campus 12 months practical work experience Off Campus To work In a position related to your field of study To work In a position related to your field of study Requires prior authorization from USCIS Requires prior authorization from USCIS

14. Student Visa M-1 M-1 Non-academic or vocational studies Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 M-N Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 M-N Proof of financial resources Proof of financial resources Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

15. Exchange Visitor J-1 J-1 Included in an Exchange Visitor Program Certificate of eligibility Form DS-2019 Certificate of eligibility Form DS-2019 Proof of financial resources Proof of financial resources Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

16. SEVIS Fee Receipt What is the SEVIS Fee? What is the SEVIS Fee?http://madrid.usembassy.gov https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq4.htm Payment Via Internet Payment Via Internet https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

17. Embassy of the United States of America of America Consular Section Visa Department SEVIS I-901 SEVIS I-901 Receipt Confirmation Receipt Confirmation

18. Other Requirements Residence Abroad (Section 214(b) of the INA) Residence Abroad (Section 214(b) of the INA) In some cases, it will be necessary to present documentary In some cases, it will be necessary to present documentary evidence regarding applicant’s social and/or economic stability in the country of residence. Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

19. Visa Application Process Interview Interview Visa issuance Visa issuance Passport with visa returned via courier Passport with visa returned via courier Embassy of the United States of America Consular Section Visa Department

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