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Student Visa

Required documentation

  • DS-156 Application for Non-Immigrant Visa
  • DS-157 Supplemental Application for males between 16 and 45 years
  • DS-158
  • I-20A or I-20M (provided by the educational institution)
  • Appointment Confirmation Page
  • Receipt for application fee from Demerara Bank (US$131 fee)
  • SEVIS fee receipt (US$100)
  • Passport
  • Photograph – 50x50 mm
  • Personal financial information

Supporting documentation

  • CXC Scores and transcripts

  • Acceptance letter and correspondence with the school

  • Proof that first year can be paid upfront and that there are funds to pay for the remainder of schooling

  • Documentation to overcome 214(b)

    • Persons applying for student visas must meet the qualifications of persons traveling for business or pleasure in addition to proving his/her ability to succeed in a college or university in the United States.

  • Applicants are required to submit evidence that shows the purpose of study, arrangements made with sponsor(s) to cover costs of studies, along with evidence of employment and assets of any sponsor.

  • Applicants must show that they have sufficient academic preparation to pursue the intended course of study.

Additional Information for the Student Visa Applicant

  • Unless previously canceled, a visa is valid until its expiration date. However, you may not use a visitor visa to study in the United States - you must apply for a F-1 student visa.

  • Students are not permitted to accept outside employment during their first year in the United States.

  • Holders of student visas will not be admitted to the U.S. until a date thirty days or less prior to the beginning of your program date, or start date, as stated on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.

Attempting to obtain a visa by the willful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraud, will result in the refusal of a visa and permanent denial of entry into the United States. Visa fraud is also a violation of Guyanese law that can lead to local prosecution!

This page was updated May 11, 2005.

 

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