Source-backed scope
India-to-United States student route for Indian citizens. The DS-160, Form I-20 and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate appointment instructions still control final submission, but each row below is tied to U.S. Department of State evidence.
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Purpose
- Study
- Destination
- United States
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India-to-United States student route for Indian citizens. The DS-160, Form I-20 and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate appointment instructions still control final submission, but each row below is tied to U.S. Department of State evidence.
Checked against Travel.State.Gov Student Visa, DS-160, Photo Requirements and India Reciprocity and Civil Documents guidance on 2026-09-06.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov lists a passport valid for travel to the United States as a required student-visa interview document. |
| DS-160 confirmation page | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says student visa applicants must complete Form DS-160 and print the confirmation page to bring to the interview. |
| Visa application fee payment receipt | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov lists the application fee payment receipt as required if the applicant is required to pay before the interview. |
| Visa photo | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants upload a photo with DS-160 and bring a printed photo if the upload fails. |
| Form I-20 from the SEVP-approved school | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says the SEVP-approved school issues Form I-20 and the applicant must present it at the visa interview. |
| Academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says a consular officer may request academic-preparation evidence, including transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates. |
| Standardized test score reports required by the school | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says a consular officer may request standardized test scores required by the U.S. school. |
| Evidence of intent to depart the United States | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says a consular officer may request evidence of the applicant's intent to depart after the course of study. |
| Proof of funds for education, living and travel costs | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says a consular officer may request evidence of how the applicant will pay education, living and travel costs. |
| Dependent Form I-20 and relationship proof | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says spouse and minor children who will live with the student must obtain individual Form I-20s, apply for visas and provide relationship proof. |
Processing route
- PassportUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Passport 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- DS-160 confirmation pageUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect DS-160 confirmation page 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Visa application fee payment receiptUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Visa application fee payment receipt 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Visa photoUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Visa photo 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Form I-20 from the SEVP-approved schoolUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Form I-20 from the SEVP-approved school 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificatesUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Standardized test score reports required by the schoolUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Standardized test score reports required by the school 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Evidence of intent to depart the United StatesUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Evidence of intent to depart the United States 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Proof of funds for education, living and travel costsUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Proof of funds for education, living and travel costs 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Dependent Form I-20 and relationship proofUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Dependent Form I-20 and relationship proof 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
Official citations
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Student Visa guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-student-visa-20260906
Travel.State.Gov lists passport, DS-160 confirmation, fee receipt, photo and Form I-20 as required student-visa interview documents, with academic, departure-intent and finance evidence that may be requested.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov India Reciprocity and Civil Documentstravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-india-reciprocity-20260906
Travel.State.Gov identifies Indian birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, Aadhaar and police clearance certificates, including issuing authorities and availability notes.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov DS-160 guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-ds160-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says DS-160 is for temporary travel and K visas, must be submitted for all nonimmigrant categories, and applicants must print and keep the barcode page.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Photo Requirementstravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-photo-requirements-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says visa photos or digital images must meet listed size, recency, background, face and eyeglass requirements and are accepted at the discretion of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
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FAQs
Are all documents for United States study automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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