Embassy of theEmbassy of theUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America

Consular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

International StudentsInternational Students

VisasVisas

Embassy of the United States of AmericaEmbassy of the United States of AmericaConsular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

General Requirements to Apply for a VisaGeneral 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 472If calling from Spain: Tel. 807 488 472

(08:30 - 17:30 H - Mon-Fri).(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 AmericaEmbassy of the United States of AmericaConsular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

Emergency AppointmentsEmergency Appointments

The visa information telephone line has specific The visa information telephone line has specific instructions instructions

to facilitate urgent appointments for study purposes. to facilitate urgent appointments for study purposes.

If there are special circumstances involved, you may If there are special circumstances involved, you may request request an urgent appointment.an urgent appointment.

Embassy of the United States of AmericaEmbassy of the United States of AmericaConsular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

When should I apply for my student visa?When should I apply for my student visa?

As soon as possibleAs soon as possible

The visa may be issued within the last six months The visa may be issued within the last six months prior to prior to

the attendance datethe attendance date

You may enter the country within the last 30 days You may enter the country within the last 30 days prior to prior to

the beginning of the study programthe beginning of the study program

You are allowed to remain in the U.S. 60 days after You are allowed to remain in the U.S. 60 days after the the completion of the programcompletion of the program

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Requirements in all casesRequirements in all cases

Valid passport (any type).Valid passport (any type).

With two blank pages.With two blank pages.

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Completed formsCompleted forms

CComplete 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.

Select Consulate: Madrid, Spain

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PhotographPhotograph

ONE (Size 5x5 cm – white background).ONE (Size 5x5 cm – white background).

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html

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Original Visa Application Fee ReceiptOriginal Visa Application Fee Receipt

Payable in euros at any branch ofPayable in euros at any branch ofBanco Santander Central Hispano.Banco Santander Central Hispano.

http://madrid.usembassy.govhttp://madrid.usembassy.gov

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Students and Exchange VisitorsStudents and Exchange VisitorsVisa CategoriesVisa Categories

F-1F-1

M-1M-1

J-1J-1

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Student Visa F-1Student Visa F-1

F-1 F-1 Academic and language studies Academic and language studies

Certificate of eligibility - Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 A-BForm I-20 A-B

Proof of financial resourcesProof of financial resources

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#applyhttp://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#apply

http://madrid.usembassy.govhttp://madrid.usembassy.gov

Embassy of the United States of AmericaEmbassy of the United States of AmericaConsular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

I-20 for F-1 visaEmbassy of the United StatesEmbassy of the United Statesof Americaof AmericaConsular SectionConsular SectionVisa DepartmentVisa Department

• I-20 for F-1 visaI-20 for F-1 visa

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Student Visa F-1 Student Visa F-1 OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAININGOPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING

Temporary employment authorizationTemporary employment authorization

12 months practical work experience Off Campus12 months practical work experience Off Campus

To work In a position related to your field of studyTo work In a position related to your field of study

Requires prior authorization from USCISRequires prior authorization from USCIS

Student Visa M-1Student Visa M-1

M-1M-1 Non-academic or vocational studies Non-academic or vocational studies

Certificate of eligibility - Certificate of eligibility - Form I-20 M-NForm I-20 M-N

Proof of financial resourcesProof of financial resources

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Exchange Visitor J-1Exchange Visitor J-1

J-1J-1 Included in an Exchange Visitor Program Included in an Exchange Visitor Program

Certificate of eligibility Certificate of eligibility Form DS-2019Form DS-2019

Proof of financial resourcesProof of financial resources

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SEVIS Fee ReceiptSEVIS Fee Receipt

What is the SEVIS Fee?What is the SEVIS Fee?

http://madrid.usembassy.govhttp://madrid.usembassy.gov

https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtmlhttps://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq4.htmhttp://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq4.htm

Payment Via InternetPayment Via Internet

https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtmlhttps://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml

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• SEVIS I-SEVIS I-901901

Receipt ConfirmationReceipt Confirmation

Other RequirementsOther 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 documentaryIn some cases, it will be necessary to present documentaryevidence regarding applicant’s social and/or economic evidence regarding applicant’s social and/or economic stability in the country of residence.stability in the country of residence.

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Visa Application ProcessVisa Application Process

InterviewInterview

Visa issuanceVisa issuance

Passport with visa returned via courierPassport with visa returned via courier

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America WelcomesAmerica WelcomesInternationalInternational

Students and ScholarsStudents and Scholars

Questions?Questions?