Home to over a million international students, the USA and UK, are the two sought after study destinations for Nepalese students year after year. As multicultural countries, the USA and UK open doors for knowledge exchange, innovation and create endless career opportunities for international students.
Every year the USA and the UK offer over 300,000 student visas to students across the world. If you are a student aspiring to study abroad, then here are the documents required for US student visa and UK student visa. Read on!
Documents Required for USA Student Visa
Student visas in the USA fall under two broad categories: F visa and M visa. F visa is for academic studies, and M visa is for vocational and non-academic studies. As soon as you register for a student and exchange visitor program, you are all set to apply for the student visa (F or M visa).
USA Student Visa Eligibility
- Acceptance letter from a US school or university (certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program - SEVP).
- Must be proficient in English
- Must have strong financial support
Primary Documents Required for USA Student Visa
- A valid passport.
- Confirmation proof of the non-immigration visa application.
- Acceptance at a SEVP approved university and Form I-20.
- Receipt of application fee payment.
- A passport-sized photo.
- Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrants (F-1) and (M-1).
- Grade certificates from schools.
- Test Scores of English language tests as required by US institutions.
- Proof of financial support (at least $80,000 for a 2-year master course )
- Evidence of departing from the US upon the completion of the course of study
Documents Required for UK Student Visa
International students above the age of 16 wishing to pursue their studies in the UK are eligible to apply for a student visa. To apply for a student visa in the UK, you need a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) - (i.e.) an admission confirmation document issued by the college or university. Note that this CAS document is valid for only six months from the date of issuing.
The UK student visa helps you in pursuing the below mentioned courses:
- A full-time course leads to a qualification below degree level
(RQF level 3, 4 or 5). - A full-time course leads to a degree level qualification or above
(RQF level 6, 7 or 8). - A part-time course leads to a qualification above degree level
(RQF level 7 or above). - A recognised foundation programme for postgraduate doctors or dentists
- An English language course at level B2 or above in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Uk Student Visa Eligibility
- Must be 16 years and above
- Admission letter from the institution or university
- Proof of financial support
- Must speak, read, and write English
- Consent from parents
Primary Documents Checklist to apply for a UK Student Visa
- A valid passport
- Evidence of financial support £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) in London and £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in other cities of the UK.
- A valid ATAS certificate (based on nationality and course).
- Tuberculosis test result
- International students applying to study in the UK with sponsorship must submit a written consent letter from the respective sponsor.
- Students below 18 years of age need to submit written consent from their parents or legal guardians (or one parent if they have sole responsibility).
This letter must include their consent for:
- Visa application
- Living and care arrangements in the UK
- Travel to the UK
- Need to provide a copy of your birth certificate (or another government-issued document) that shows your parents’ names.
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