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Student Visas

U.S. Student Visas:

* AKEAC cannot be held responsible for any changes that the US Consular Section could make to the visa procedures stated here or on the US Embassy web site.
Please refer DIRECTLY to the US Embassy (http://kazakhstan.usembassy.gov/niv.html) web site before starting any visa application

** AKEAC staff is available at regular working hours to answer your questions about applying for a student visa

F-1 (Student Visa)
J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa)
For self-sponsored students. You will apply for this visa if you plan to study in a private school, public or private college/university or in a language-training programю For students sponsored from the United States. You will apply for this visa if you are a finalist of a US-Government-sponsored program or if you participate in a cultural exchange program.
Document Checklist:

• DS-160 – Nonimmigrant Visa Application
• ORIGINAL I-20 signed by your International Advisor for the current educational year
• PROOF OF PAYMENT of SEVIS Fee (Form I-797 or I-901)
• FINANCIAL EVIDENCE that shows you or the person who is paying for your education has sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring the business registration, licenses, and tax documents as well as original bank books and/or statements.
• OTHER DOCUMENTS that you deem would support your visa application.

ALL RETURNING STUDENTS must also bring:
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
ORIGINAL I-20 signed by your International Advisor for the current educational year.

Document Checklist:

• DS-160 – Nonimmigrant Visa Application
• Evidence of your personal financial situation
• PROOF OF PAYMENT of SEVIS Fee – Form I-797 or I-901 (for first-time exchange visitors)
School transcripts – all returning students must bring a copy of their school transcripts
• Form DS-2019 – make sure that your International Advisor has signed this form for the current educational year.
• Form DS-7002 (A Training/Internship Placement Plan) – All exchange visitor trainee or intern visa applicants with DS-2019 forms dated on or after July 19, 2007 (based on Box 7 on form) must also present Training/Internship Placement Plan, Form DS-7002 when applying for your visa. If your Form DS-2019 is issued prior to July 19, 2007 a Form DS-7002 is not required.

Pay visa application fee ($160) in Kazkommertsbank in your city Pay visa application fee ($160) in Kazkommertsbank in your city
Schedule visa appointment in Astana or Almaty Schedule visa appointment in Astana or Almaty
Arrive for visa interview in Astana or Almaty Arrive for visa interview in Astana or Almaty
Receive your passport and visa via PonyExpress or collect it next day after your interview at the DHL office in Astana or Almaty Receive your passport and visa via PonyExpress or collect it next day after your interview at the DHL office in Astana or Almaty

source: http://kazakhstan.usembassy.gov/niv.html

* AKEAC cannot be held responsible for any changes that the US Consular Section could make to the visa procedures stated here or on the US Embassy web site.
Please refer DIRECTLY to the US Embassy (http://kazakhstan.usembassy.gov/niv.html) web site before starting any visa application

** AKEAC staff is available at regular working hours to answer your questions about applying for a student visa