Your Visa

General
When you accept a Scholarship offer and decides to study in the USA, the host institution will send an I-20 Form (required by the U.S.A. Embassy) to obtain the student visa.

Apply for your student visa well in advance of the date you would like to depart for the United States. Holiday seasons (such as Christmas / New Year’s Day) and the summer months (November - January) can be very busy times at U.S. consulates and embassies. Also, security concerns can cause unexpected closings at any time.

You will need to apply for your visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over your place of permanent residence.

Obtaining the visa remains the sole responsibility of the student although you will receive assistance from ourselves and IDEA throughout this process.

Each student applies for the student visa in their home country and must attend the local US consulate for a personal interview. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of your permanent residence.

How to Apply for the Visa