Qs about H4 to F1 to visa stamping

[phoenixdesi]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what all documents I need to apply for F1 visa stamping at the US Embassy in my home country. I had changed my visa from H4 to F1 within the US and now need to get it stamped.

Do I need to take bank statements for financial backing of the last 6 months or 3 months?

Also, do I need to fill out DS 157? When applying for the visa appointment online I ended up filling out 157 even though later someone mentioned it's only for men of certain countries and a certain age or some such?

What all do I need to take from my university?

Thanks so much!

 

[ankitpatel_1975]

F1 Visa Stamping

Hi,

I am in a similar situation right now like the one you were in. I was on H1B and I have changed my status from H1B to F1. I have joined my university as a full-time student and now I need to get F1 visa stamping. I would like to know few things about F1 stamping.

• Should I go to Canada or Mexico? Which one would be quick and easy?
• Does the processing time differ from one US Consulate to other? Is there any particular US Consulate/Embassy in Canada or Mexico that I should be going to so the process is quick and easy for me?
• What documents do I need to provide to the US Consulate? Do the document requirements differ from one US Consulate to the other?
• How much time the visa stamping process would take?
• Since my status has already been changed are there still any chances of rejections? If yes, then what are my options?
• How sooner do I need to take appointment with the US Consulate? How much is the waiting period?

Your feedback would be highly appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

Ankit Patel.