USA

The US offers three types of student visas; F-1, J-1, and M-1 and the cost of student visa vary accordingly. There are two fees associated with for F1 student visa for the USASEVIS fee which is at present at USD 350, US student visa fees Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee) which is at present USD 185Here is the breakdown of different types of Student Visas in the USA and their corresponding fees: Type of Student Visas in USA & Costs Types of Student VisasF1J1M1SEVIS Fee*AmountUSD 350USD 220USD 350Accepted Modes of PaymentCredit CardMoney Order/ Demand DraftPayable inDollars at the applicable exchange rate as determined by the bankMRV Application Fee / Visa Application Fee*AmountUSD 185USD 185USD 185

Hundreds of thousands of students go to US each year for higher studies from all over the world. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),  1,99,812 Indian students went to the USA for higher studies in 2022. The number of Indian students in the US increased by more than 19% in 2022 in comparison to the year 2021. Following documents are required during study visa process.A valid passport with a validity date of at least six months beyond your period of stayA printed copy of DS-160, the online application formSEVIS Fee ReceiptInterview appointment letter (original and copy)Form I-20 sent by the college (where you are going to study)Pay/salary slipsOriginal mark sheets/provisional certificatesScore sheet of exams like TOEFL or IELTS as ELP proofs along with either ACT or GRE for UG admissions or GMAT or GRE for PG admissions.Financial Documents are required to show financial strength to support education in the USA

The cost of living in the US will vary from and individual to individual and depends on various factors. he more the services, the more the cost. So a similar sized apartment with so many services will cost more in the US than in India because the apartment in India doesn't have those services. The average cost of living for international students in the US is given below.Type of ExpensesAverage CostBooks and Study MaterialUSD 900 – 2,000 per yearTravelUSD 300 – 700 per yearAccommodationUSD 9,800 – 11,100 per yearElectricityUSD 100 – 150 per monthFoodUSD 250 per month (on campus)USD 400 – 600 per month (off campus)Phone subscriptionUSD 50 per monthHome internetUSD 45 – 50 per monthHealth insuranceUSD 700 – 1,100 per yearClothesUSD 500 per year