US Consulate in Hyderabad Opens Student Visa Interviews

Study in USA: The students who seek to pursue their higher education in the US must apply for F1 visas at least six to eight months before the commencement of courses.

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Study Abroad: The US Consulate General in Hyderabad has announced the opening of slots for student visa interviews. Those who are interested in studying in the USA can visit the Visa Application Centre at Madhapur metro station at their allotted time slots for verification of documents and interviews. 

The visa application process includes two steps - a biometric check and a brief interview with a visa officer. To enhance its services and accommodate the increasing number of visa applicants, the US Consulate in Hyderabad has recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility.

For courses starting in September, the Visa applications are open through May, June and July. The visa interview will be of three to four minutes duration and it will focus on three main aspects - financial capability to fund their stay in the US, students' eligibility criteria, and intent to return to India after studies, as reported by Deccan Chronicle.

US Student Visa Process Details

Those who are planning to study in the USA must apply for F1 visas at least six to eight months before the start of their courses. 

The students must carry the personal identification documents with them during the interview. These documents include - a passport, DS-160 confirmation slip, and a passport. Also, they need to carry educational documents including the Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets, GRE or GMAT scores for graduate courses, SAT scores for undergraduate admissions, IELTS, TOEFL or PTE for Bachelor or provisional degree certificates.

In the year 2023, the visa application number increased by 60% as against the previous year. The US Consulate General in Hyderabad issued 1,40,000 student visas in 2023, maintaining a record of three consecutive years.

Study in USA: Popular courses for Indian students in 2024

The USA is among the top choices for Indian students who are looking to study abroad as it is home to many renowned schools. Students choose to study in the USA to get a promising career. Following are some of the popular courses in 2024 for Indian students - Business Administration (MBA), Computer Science and Information Technology, Engineering, Medicine (Healthcare and Nursing), Data Science and Analytics, Media and Communication Studies, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences, and Psychology and Counselling.

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