What are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Duke University, USA?

<p>The F-1 Student visa application process usually requires the following documents:</p><p>1. Form DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, which needs to be completed and submitted online. This is a lengthy form, start early and answer everything truthfully.</p><p>2. I-20 Form: This is provided by Duke University after the student has been admitted and has demonstrated sufficient financial support to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of their studies. The SEVIS I-20 form is issued by the university and is mandatory for the visa application.</p><p>3. A valid passport.</p><p>4. Visa application fee payment receipt: fee to be paid online before scheduling the visa interview.</p><p>5. After completing the DS-160 form and paying the visa application fee, applicants must schedule an appointment for a visa interview at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate and bring the slot confirmation page.&nbsp;</p><p>6. Documentation showing sufficient funds to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of the student's program. This could include bank statements, scholarship letters, sponsor letters, or financial aid award letters. For PhD students, the i20 which mentions providing you with a teaching or research assistantship is enough.</p><p>7. Academic documents including transcripts, standardized test scores (such as TOEFL or IELTS), and the admission letter from Duke University (not required but keeping it will be safer).</p>

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