Visa For America From Pakistan

Do you want to move to the USA? But don’t have a green card? Is it difficult for you to sponsor your spouse abroad? Have you been trying for years but without success?

If you want to apply for US visa as a US citizen and live or work there, then this post is for you. But first, let’s answer a few questions: Do you have a very low bank balance? Are you looking for a job and have no decent chances to be hired? Do you think the USA is just too good to be absolutely free? Yes? Then, this post is especially for those of you who are still not sure about applying for visa from Pakistan.

Visa For America From Pakistan

Getting a visa to visit America is not an easy task. It takes time, patience and money. To make things easier for you, we have listed down the steps that you should follow in order to get your visa approved.

1) First of all, you will have to decide on the type of visa that you want and then apply for it. If you want to visit America for tourism purposes then there are different types of visas available which include:

o Tourist Visa: This type of visa will allow you entry into America for up to 6 months and can be extended up to 12 months if needed.

o Student Visa: This allows students who are studying at a university or college in the USA to stay there without any time limit on their stay as long as they continue studying there.

2) Once you have decided which type of visa is suitable for your purpose then you must find out about all the requirements for applying for it before making an application at any embassy or consulate abroad where this particular type of visa is issued from (e.g., Pakistan).

The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan has the authority to issue visas to American citizens for travel to the United States for certain business or tourist purposes.

If you wish to obtain a visa for entry into the United States, you must make an appointment online at https://iafas.usvisa-info.com/inpk/.

You must complete and submit a nonimmigrant visa application (DS-160), pay the fee (see Fee Table), and schedule your appointment no later than three months prior to your proposed travel date. If your travel is less than three months away, please wait until it is closer before scheduling your appointment.

Please note: You are responsible for determining whether an in-person interview is required as part of this process. The Consulate General may require an interview if it determines that additional information or documentation is necessary or if an applicant’s answers on the visa application form are suspicious or not credible.

How to Apply for a US Student Visa from Pakistan

Here is a step-by-step process on applying for an American visa from Pakistan. For a more detailed explanation of the F-1 visa application process and documents required, check out our in-depth guide to US visas for international students.

1. Enroll in Your US University or College and Receive Your I-20 Form

Once you have secured a spot with your university or college, they will send you an I-20 form that you will need throughout the F-1 visa process. This includes information like your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) ID, the start and end dates of your academic program, and your source of funding. It is important to double-check all the information in the I-20 form before you sign the document.

Before moving on to the next step of the F-1 visa process, you have to make the payment for the SEVIS fee ($350, which is approximately Rs 54,000). Make sure to print a copy of your receipt—you will need it for the visa interview!

2. Complete the Required DS-160 Application

For the DS-160 application, you are required to submit your information online through the application portal. (You can learn more about the DS-160 on the U.S. Department of State website.) 

After completing the DS-160 form, pay the visa fees ($160, or approximately Rs 24,700) to receive a confirmation page with a barcode. You will have to print this page for the interview.

3. Schedule an Interview

Once you have completed and submitted the I-20 and DS-160 forms, find the US embassy or consulate closest to you and book an interview. 

Here is a list of US embassies and consulates in Pakistan:

• U.S. Embassy in Islamabad
• U.S. Consulate General Karachi

To find out how long you will have to wait for an interview, you can check the U.S. Department of State website. By keeping an eye on US visa appointment available dates and wait times, you can plan ahead.

4. Prepare for Your Visa Interview

For the final step in the F-1 visa application process, make a list of all the documents that you should take to the interview. This includes:

• Your passport
• I-20 and DS-160 forms, including the I-20 payment receipt and DS-160 confirmation page
• A copy of your visa photo
• Any supporting documents that prove intent to return to Pakistan after graduation

Before the interview, remember to practice answering mock interview questions with a friend or your Shorelight enrollment advisor.

Next, let us go over some commonly asked questions from students in Pakistan about the F-1 visa.

Student Visa Requirement in USA, Process, Fees & Application

Everything you need to know about visas in the U.S.

The visa you need will depend on the type of study you want to do in the United States.

The U.S. Government offers three different student visa types:

• F Student Visa: used to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at an English language institute
• J Exchange Visa: for participation in an exchange program, including high school and university study
• M Student Visa: for non-academic or vocational study or training in the U.S.

You must first apply and be accepted by a U.S. institution that is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Once accepted, you will receive a Form I-20 from the institution’s international student office, which is a paper record of your information in the database called the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

You will need the following documentation for your visa application:

• A valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S. (unless exempt by country specific agreements)
• Acceptance at a SEVP approved school and your Form I-20
• Application fee payment for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
• Non-immigrant visa application and the Form DS-160 confirmation page
• One or two photographs in the requested format

Additional documentation may also be required:

• Academic preparation documents such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain your living expenses throughout the period of your stay in the U.S. This may include: bank statements, a financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover your accommodation and living costs or a scholarship program.
• Evidence that you will leave the U.S. once you have completed your course of study. This can be in the form of an air ticket out of the U.S. to your home country. 

You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate.

You can find out more about each type of visa on the U.S. Government’s Department of State website.

When you arrive in the U.S., you must:

• Not enter the U.S. more than 30 days before your study program begins
• Contact your designated school official when you first enter the U.S.
• Contact your designated school official again, no later than the program start date listed on your Form I-20

Making sure your visa remains valid

Once you get your visa, there are a number of things you need to do to ensure it remains valid, including:

• Fulfilling the purpose for why the Department of State issued the visa
• Following the regulations associated with that purpose

While studying in the U.S., you will need to observe the following rules:

• You must attend and pass all of your classes. If you are finding your studies too difficult, you should speak with your designated school official (DSO) immediately
• If you think you will be unable to complete your program by the end date listed on your Form I-20, you must talk to your DSO about requesting a possible program extension
• You must take a full course of study each term. If you cannot study full-time, contact your DSO immediately

Conclusion

Although America is the land of opportunities, many Pakistanis are not aware of certain facts about it. The best visa for them to apply for is E2 Investor, but even after applying they have to wait an average of two or three years before they can enter the US. In this article, we will discuss all viable options of getting a visa to live in the US under different circumstances.

Visa points are always an important determinant when we want to apply for US permanent resident visa. They cannot be treated arbitrarily! If a green card is something you want then you should plan your points and prepare accordingly. Another factor that always matters is the language proficiency. It’s not enough to speak English fluently; you need to appear competent and fluent at the same time. This means you should have a well-polished score in grammar and vocabulary.