Student Visa
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people goes to the U.S.A in pursuit of higher studies to further their careers towards diverse goals. In 2006-2007 there were around 10 lakhs foreign students studying the US.
Admission to a U.S.A. college or University can be competitive, due to the quality of education, its cutting edge technology, the diversity of options in and after studies, the availability of scholarships and of life as you want it to be.
While selecting a university, one should keep in mind their GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL scores. These scores are not the only criteria for admission. Universities look into many aspects such as academics, work experience, extra-curricular activities, recommendations, statement of purpose and essays. The overall profile results in the final decision of admissions and scholarships.
For admission to any intake it is advisable to start procedures well in advance. Documentation process generally takes around 4-6 weeks. Once the student applies to universities, they take around 1-2 months to get the decision.
Admission Requirement:
Undergraduate or Bachelor degree:
* Original +2 Mark cards and Certificate.
* Original 10th std Mark cards and Certificate.
* SEVIS fees.
* TOEFL score.
* SAT score.
* Statement of purpose (SOP)
* 2 Recommendation letters.
* Syllabus copy
* Completely filled application form.
* Admission fees.
* Financial document.
* AOS (Affidavit of support)
* Letter of Sponsorship
Graduate or Master degree:
* Original Bachelor Mark card and Certificate (16 years)
* Original +2 Mark cards and Certificate.
* Original 10th std Mark cards and Certificate.
* TOEFL score.
* GRE score.
* Statement of purpose (SOP)
* 2 Recommendation letters.
* Syllabus copy
* Completely filled application form.
* Admission fees.
* Financial document.
* AOS (Affidavit of support)
* Letter of Sponsorship
Note: Almost all the US universities require 4 years of Bachelor before during Master. Only few will accept 3 year bachelor degree.
For the one year, students can do one year of Master degree or PG diploma from a UGC recognized university.
General Requirement during Visa interview:
1. Appointment letter
2. IC (yellow book) or Passport
3. I-20 from one of US University
4. TOEFL SAT and GRE score
5. All the original Marks cards and certificates
6. Financial document
1. Appointment letter:
You should make an appointment for student visa from any of US visa application centre or from the official website which I have mention below:
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/Frame.aspx?param=MsXW4V7i/9YyDxdZNpjLTEiV4T2lOs3VlFiE8gmng5RgsIZ87ZG38WRhIpWK1lzI
IC or Passport:
IC (yellow book) is the Identify certificate issue for the Tibetan refugee by the Indian Government or valid Passport.
2. I-20:
I-20 is the conformation of admission that is provide to the student by the US university.
3. TOEFL:
Test of English as a Foreign Language test is the test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. The TOEFL measures skills in reading, speaking, Listening and writing.
TOEFL test has 120 marks and sub-divided into:
Reading: 30 marks
Speaking: 30 marks
Listening: 30 marks
Writing: 30 marks
The fee for writing TOEFL test is 165 US dollar and you can register only through credit card. You can give the TOEFL many times you want, however you have to pay that 150 US dollar per test. For safer side, it is better to register for TOEFL test before 1 month from the test date.
For Tibetan students, before registering TOEFL test with any center in India. Ask these center whether they accept the RC or IC as some test centers are not accepting these document as ID proof. It is better if you can go to these test centers in your city and ask them about the ID proof that they accept.
For More Information about TOEFL test, Please visit the official website of the TOEFL test which is given below:
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&WT.ac=Redirect_ets.org_toefl
You can also give IELTS instead of TOEFL. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills such as Listening, speaking, listening and writing.
For More Information about IELTS test, Please visit the official website of the IELTS test which is given below:
http://www.ielts.org/
SAT:
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for college admissions (undergraduate) in the United States.
SAT measure your ability in Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.
For More Information about SAT, Please visit the official website of the SAT which is given below:
http://www.collegeboard.com/
GRE:
GRE General:
GRE General (Graduate Record Examinations) measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills. GRE is necessary for admission in Graduate or Master in United states.
GRE Subject: Ph.D.
GRE Subject gauge undergraduate in 8 specific fields of study.
For More Information about GRE, Please visit the official website of the GRE which is given below:
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=b195e3b5f64f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD
4. All the original Marks cards and certificate
* 10th std. mark card and Certificate
* + 2 or 12th std. mark card and Certificate
* Degree Mark cards and Certificate
5. Financial document:
You require to produce these documents of your sponsor:
(Sponsor can be any one such as family members, relatives and friends.)
* Bank statement of last 6 months.
* Income tax statement of last 3 year.
* If employee, Salary slip or appointment letter from the company.
* Properties paper.
* Identity proof
You can visit the below link for more information about the financial document required
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/studying.html
Visa Service
Applying for a visa? Don’t take a chance. Get advice and service from Visa consultant.
Any program, Any university, Any Country…
Student Visa Consultants in India:
The Chopas:
www.thechopras.com
Edwise
www.edwise.com
Canam:
www.canamgroup.com
West bound
www.westbound.org
TASMAC study aboard:
www.tasmac.ac.in/studyabroad
Global Education Consultancy Service:
www.gescindia.com
The Princeton Review
http://www.manyagroup.com/
Overseas Education Solutions:
www.oesindia.com
Visu International Ltd.
www.visuglobaledu.com
Overseas Education Services (OES)
www.oesedu.com
Read Aboard:
www.readaboard.com
Y-axis
www.y-axis.com
Visa house:
www.visahouse.com
Abhinav:
www.abhinav.com
Global Gateways:
080 41142233
ACE study aboard
Ph: 41216845, 41216855
Scion Consultancy(P) Ltd.
Ph: 41325825
Classes:
Jamboree:
www.jamboreeindia.com
Edwise:
www.edwise.com
TOEFL
Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the most widely accepted
English language test in the world. Now a day, TOEFL is available only
in Internet base test (iBT) however, before it was available in
Computer base and Paper base test.
The TOEFL measures skills in reading, speaking, Listening and writing and it takes about 4½ hours to complete the test.
TOEFL test has 120 marks and sub-divided into:
Reading: 30 marks
Speaking: 30 marks
Listening: 30 marks
Writing: 30 marks
Structure:
Reading
There
will be 3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long;
12-14 questions per passage. This section has 36-70 questions and need
to complete in 60-100 minutes.
Listening
There will be 4-6
lectures, some with classroom discussion; each 3-5 minutes long; 6
questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions
each. This section has 34-51 questions and need to complete in 60-90
minutes.
Break
10 minutes
Speaking
There will be 2
tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic; 4 tasks to speak based
on what is read and listened to. This section has 6 tasks and need to
complete in 20 minutes.
Writing
There will be 1 task to write
based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on
a topic. This section has 2 tasks and need to complete in 50 minutes.
Total score
0-120
Important Note:
For
Tibetan students, before registering TOEFL test with any center in
India. Ask these center whether they accept the RC or IC as some test
centers are not accepting these document as ID proof. It is better if
you can go to these test centers in your city and ask them about the ID
proof that they accept.
Registration:
The fee for writing
TOEFL test is 165 US dollar and you can give the TOEFL many times you
want, however you have to pay that 150 US dollar per test. For safer
side, it is better to register for TOEFL test before 1 month from the
test date so that; you can get your choice of the test center.
You can register for TOEFL:
By Online:
By Phone:
By Mail:
By Resource Centers:
By Online:
* You can register anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* Pay with any valid credit card.
* Registration closes 7 days before your test date. (not including the day of the test).
* Late registration closes 3 days before your test date (not including the day of the test) and has a late fee of US$25.
By Phone:
* You can register between -9am to 6pm.
* Pay with any valid credit card.
* Registration closes 7 days before your test date
* Late registration closes at 5 p.m. local test center time on the business day before the test and has a late fee of US$25.
By Mail:
* Download and fill out a Registration Form (PDF).
* See list of payment methods on the form and choose one.
* Send the application form with your payment to the Regional Registration Center (PDF).
* Forms must be received at least 4 weeks before your earliest test date.
*
If you do not receive a confirmation, call the location where you
mailed your paperwork – at least 3 business days before your deadline.
By Resource Centers:
* In some areas, you can purchase test fee vouchers with local currency and/or register in person at resource centers.
* If you don't want to register at the center, you can use a payment voucher to register online from any computer.
* Registration deadline is 7 days before the test date.
* Late registration closes 3 days before your test date and has a late fee of US$25.
View locations for in-person registration.
TOEFL scores:
The
TOEFL scores are posted online after 15 working days of the test date
and A score reports will be send your address and the institutions you
selected.
Lastly, you can practice for TOEFL from the below website:
http://www.graduateshotline.com/sampletoefl.html
http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=57
http://www.stuff.co.uk/toefl.htm
http://www.testwise.com/review.html
Practice make perfect.