Student Visa

Before the Visa Interview

  • Career and education planning with our experiences consultants
  • Copy of at least 1 year valid passport must be submitted to Metropolitan Education
  • Fill out our simple Visa Application Form on our website.
  • Submit the payment of $650 (includes all fees)
  • 5×5 biometric photograph must be attached to the application form
  • Application to a school is processed by Metropolitan Education
  • Schools provides the student acceptance letter and the I-20 document to Metropolitan Education
  • We submit the SEVIS (I-20) payment for you
  • We apply for the visa interview for you
  • We submit  all the application fees to the consulate for you
  • Documents we prepare for you
    • I-20
    • Visa Interview Confirmation
    • DS-160 Confirmation
    • SEVIS Payment Receipt
  • Documents you must take with you to the interview:
    • Passport (Must be valid for at least 1 year)
    • 1 passport photo (Biometric 5×5)
    • Your most recent school documents (Diplomas, transcripts, student card)
    • Bank letters/statements showing available funds for your studies and living costs
    • If sponsored, an affidavit of support and sponsor’s bank letters/statements
  • Must show up at least 30 minutes prior to your interview with all the required documents
  • Interview may last up to 2 hours, and you will be notified of the Acceptance or Denial immediately after the interview

After the Visa Interview

  • Consulate will mail your passport within 5 business days (may take up to 2 weeks) to your address (or to the nearest postal office – based on your country).
  • We recommend buying your tickets after you receive your passport with visa stamp
  • You may arrive to the U.S. up to 30 days before your school start date
  • You must submit your flight details to Metropolitan Education
  • If you choose our accomodation and airport pick-up services, please provide your flight details to us as soon as possible. You must receive a confirmation at least 1 week prior to your flight.
  • Full payment of the tuition is due 30 days prior to your school start date. You may make the payments directly to school, or to Metropolitan Education.
  • Please keep your I-20 and Passport with you until you arrive to the U.S.
  • Fill our the US Customs Declaration Form in the plane before landing
  • When asked for your U.S. address, please provide the address written on your I-20
  • We recommend having your mobile service to be active for international use in case of an emergency
  • Health insurance is required for students. You may purchase your insurance through your school, or through Metropolitan Education
  • Your driver’s license is valid for 6 months (May vary by the state)
  • We highly recommend to arrive to school on time on the first day to receive the proper orientation