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Students who wish to take part in short-term part-time courses may do so for up to 18 hours a week on the standard B-2 tourist visa. Students who wish to study either longer term, or more intensively, will require an F-1 visa. Exchange visitors may require a J visa, and people engaging in non-academic or vocational training require an M visa.

Visa applications are dealt with by your nearest US Embassy or consulate, and applications are dealt with differently according to the different requirements of different countries. To apply or an F-1 visa, you must have been sent an I-20 form by the institution you will be studying at. The embassy or consulate should provide you with the necessary application forms (DS-156, DS-158, sometimes DS-157), and provide you with information about the compulsory non-refundable administration fee relevant in your area (usually around $100).

Once you have applied, most embassies or consulates will organise a face-to-face interview, or which you will need to provide your passport and a passport-sized photo, as well as certificates from previous institutions, your scores from Toefl, SAT or other standardised tests, and evidence of your ability to financially support yourself during your course of study. June, July and August are the busiest months for visa applications, so it is best to apply early. Since September 11th 2001, visa policy in the US has been undergoing thorough and continual examination.

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