Nonimmigrant Visas
F-1/M-1 Student Visa
For studies at accredited U.S. institutions
We prepare your forms, organize your documents, and draft the letters for your case.
Visa Express Fees
From $270 USD
Government Fee
$185
Estimated Time
4-12 months
*Approximate costs. Consult with our team for specifics about your case.
Packages and Options
REVIEW
USD 270Review of an already-prepared application.
ESSENTIAL
USD 390DS-160 + documents + preparation.
COMPLETE
USD 590Reinforced file + up to 2 sessions.
INTEGRAL
USD 750Institution, admission, and I-20 included.
SEVIS
USD 350
Separate fee
F-1 VISA
USD 185
Separate consular fee
PREPARATION
4–7 business days
With a complete file
What is the F-1/M-1 Student Visa?
The F-1 visa lets you study at accredited universities, colleges, and schools in the United States. It includes SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
Who Might This Be Right For?
Were admitted to an institution certified by SEVP.
Hold Form I-20 issued by the institution.
Have demonstrable financial capacity to cover tuition and living expenses.
Plan to enroll as a full-time student.
Intend to return to their home country after finishing the program.
Have family, employment, or financial ties in their home country.
Have no criminal record that would affect eligibility.
Can clearly explain their academic and professional plan.
What's Included in the Service?
Process Preparation
Documents & Letter Drafting
Filing & Follow-up
What's Not Included?
Documents That May Be Used
The final list will depend on the educational institution and the relevant consulate or embassy.
Process Steps
Advisory request
The client completes the initial form or contacts an advisor.
Verification of admission and Form I-20
We confirm the information issued by the educational institution.
SEVIS registration and payment
We guide you through paying the SEVIS I-901 fee.
Questionnaire and documents
The client receives the questionnaire and personalized document checklist.
Preparation of documentation & Client's review
We prepare the DS-160 form and the explanatory letters for the case. The client reviews and confirms that all information is complete and correct.
Fee payment and appointment scheduling.
Consular interview
The applicant attends the interview at the embassy or consulate.
Approval and follow-up
Administrative follow-up through visa issuance.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. You must be registered and pay the SEVIS fee before the interview.
It's the document issued by an SEVP-certified institution that confirms your admission and is required to apply for the F-1/M-1 visa.
Employment is limited. Generally, on-campus work is allowed under certain conditions; off-campus work requires specific authorization such as CPT or OPT.
It's a fee paid before the consular interview to complete your registration in the SEVIS system.
The F-1 visa is for academic programs, while the M-1 visa is for vocational or technical programs.
As a reference, it can take approximately 4 to 12 months, but the actual time may vary depending on the embassy or consulate.
Visa Express fees start at $270 USD. The SEVIS fee (USD 350) and consular fee (USD 185) are paid separately.
No. The final decision belongs exclusively to the consular officer.
Important terms of service
- Registering and paying the SEVIS fee is the applicant's responsibility before the consular interview.
- Fees start at $270 USD.
- The SEVIS fee and the consular (MRV) fee are not included in our fees.
- The client must provide truthful, complete, and up-to-date information.
- Appointment and consular response times are estimates and may change depending on the embassy or consulate.
- Filing an application does not guarantee approval.
- The final decision belongs exclusively to the consular officer.
Visa Express's general Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply.
Important Notice
Legal Notice: Visa Express LLC provides document preparation and administrative support services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation. Supporting letters and statements are prepared exclusively with the information and documents provided by the client, who must review and approve them before use; they do not constitute legal advice. The applicant reviews and signs their own application. The final decision rests with the applicable government authority.
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