Your visa interview is the final step of the visa process, but also the step that requires the most preparation. In order to proceed with scheduling the interview, you will need to have; completed the declaration of finances, received your I-20, paid the SEVIS-fee, and completed the DS-160 online form.
Month: October 2015
Favorite quotes by Steve Jobs
I would like to share with you some of my favorite Steve Jobs-quotes and my favorite motivation movie. The former Apple CEO and entrepreneur is probably the single person that have had the most impact on me, my mindset and my entrepreneurial spirit.
The Hult student; having a growth mindset
I still have 80 days to prepare for my new life in San Francisco, and for my studies at Hult International Business School; ranked among the best in the world by Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist. And I’m using that time for all it’s worth. When you’re accepted into Hult, you’ll get access to an internal […]
Finding a place to live in SF with it’s wild housing market; $3000+ 1BR, 1 bath apartment
Want an apartment close to school in the downtown San Francisco area? Be prepared for shocking prices, at least three or four times what you would expect to find in other big cities in the US and in Europe. San Francisco is the capital of the tech-industry, and continues to grow substantially even tough the housing market […]
Step 3 (visa process): Completing your visa application (DS-160)
The next step in acquiring your student visa is to fill out an online visa application form, called the DS-160. It is for this step you will need the photo of yourself, as mentioned in my previous post. Please make sure that your photograph is of good quality, and that it meets all the criteria’s […]
Step 2 (visa process): Paying your SEVIS-fee
To proceed with your visa application you will need to pay your SEVIS-fee (I-901) at the cost of $200, and print your receipt. Find the link further down in this article. You will need the SEVIS-ID provided when you apply for your visa through the online visa application, called DS-160. Also, you´ll have to bring your […]
Step 1 (visa process): Getting your I-20
Any foreigner wanting to study in the US is required to apply for a student or student-exchange visa, usually called an F-1 visa. Some students may also be eligible for a J-1 visa, where the terms of the visa are somewhat different. I will be acquiring a F-1 visa, and I therefore know little about the […]