Planning to study in the U.S.? We have added a step-by-step guide to the F-1 student visa process, from choosing a degree to your first week on campus.
What is inside: a planning calendar, a tick-list for each of the 10 steps that remembers your progress on your device, tables of the documents you will need, and links to the official websites for the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and your I-94 record. It also covers the practical parts students often miss: how to find a flight, how to find roommates safely, how to contact your school's international office and adviser, housing scams to avoid, chargers and plugs, maps, rides from the airport, and what to bring.
Read the full guide here: F-1 student visa process.
Related answers: F-1 visa interview questions, how to pay the SEVIS fee, Form I-20 requirements and financial proof for a student visa.
Fees and rules change, so always check the official websites and your school's international student office. This is general information, not legal advice.