F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparation
F-1 student visa: choosing a school or university, Form I-20 and preparation for the interview. For those going to study in the USA.
What the service includes
| Choosing a school or university to match your goals and budget | |
| Arranging enrolment and Form I-20 through the institution | |
| Payment and registration of the SEVIS I-901 fee | |
| Preparation for the consular interview for the F-1 visa | |
| Tuition fees at the chosen institution— billed separately | |
| The SEVIS I-901 fee (USD 350) and the consular visa fee (USD 185, not refunded if the visa is refused)— billed separately | |
| Flights, accommodation and medical insurance for the period of study— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1Enrolment at an institution accredited under SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
- 2Proof of financial means — funds for tuition and living costs for the whole period stated
- 3An international passport valid for the whole period of study
Frequently asked questions
When can you enter the USA on an F-1 student visa?
How much does an F-1 visa cost, excluding the tuition itself?
How long can a stay on an F-1 last?
Can a spouse or child come with an F-1 student?
Does the F-1 lead to permanent status in the USA?
Residence permit in the US: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (EAD) in the USA — Form I-765 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| Travel Document in the USA — Form I-131 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| B1/B2 tourist visa in the USA — DS-160 + appointment + preparation | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $500 |
| Status extension in the USA — Extension of status | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,000 |
| F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparationyou are here | Applicants and students enrolling on a full-time programme in the USA, those who need help choosing an accredited school and arranging the I-20 | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| Change of status (COS) — Inside the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| Political asylum in the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| O-1 talent visa in the USA | Academics, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs recognised in their field, those who already have a US employer or agent ready to file the petition | 1–4 months | $2,500 |
| K-1 fiancé(e) visa in the USA — Processing | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,000 |
| Family reunification in the USA — CR-1 / IR-1 | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,500 |
| E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visa | Entrepreneurs who are citizens of countries with a treaty with the USA and are ready to run the business themselves, investors who have already invested, or are ready to invest, capital in an operating enterprise in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,200 |
| L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transfer | Managers and key employees of companies opening an office or a branch in the USA, businesses with an existing related structure abroad and in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,800 |
| EB-2 NIW green card in the USA — National Interest Waiver | Specialists with an academic degree or exceptional skills, those who can justify the significance of their work for the USA without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $6,000 |
| EB-1A green card in the USA — Extraordinary abilities | Academics, entrepreneurs and professionals with international recognition, those who can evidence extraordinary achievements without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $7,500 |
The terms the expert works on
Prepares the documents and evidence file personally
Assembles and formats the whole package — from forms to achievement evidence for the petition — so it does not come back for rework.
Checks the case against USCIS requirements
Matches the documents to the specific visa category's criteria before filing, not after a denial.
Handles a Request for Evidence at no extra charge
If USCIS sends an RFE on the petition, prepares the response without an additional fee for the case itself.
A US immigration attorney runs the case
The petition is prepared and filed by a lawyer practising US immigration law, not an unlicensed consultant.
Names the price at the consultation, before work starts
The cost is quoted right after the case review — before the petition is drafted — and is not revised upward later, whatever happens along the way.
Matches the category to your profile
If the facts do not support one visa category, proposes the one the case actually fits, rather than forcing the filing into the category you asked for.
Deals with USCIS and the consulate directly
Responds to the agency's requests and prepares you for the interview personally, with no chain of intermediaries.
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