USA Study Visa Requirements: The US study visa process requires you to carry a lot more documents than you would for a tourist visa, by comparison. You need the mandatory documents along with supporting documents of financial and academic records. Make sure you refer to this checklist before going to the consulate for the visa interview. A valid passport with a validity date of at least six months beyond your period of stay. A printed copy of DS-160, the online application form SEVIS Fee Receipt Interview appointment letter (original and copy) Form I-20 sent by the college (where you are going to study) Visa fee payment confirmation receipt Bank statement for at least three years showing that you have enough assets to pay for the first year (could be of parent or guardian) Pay/salary slips Original mark sheets/provisional certificates Score sheet of exams like TOEFL or IELTS as ELP proofs along with either ACT or SAT for UG admissions or GMAT or GRE for PG admissions. Financial Documents are required to show financial strength to support education in the USA. ...