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Before attending your visa interview, make sure you have the following documents prepared:
- Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
- Form I-20: The official document issued by your school (SHSU) confirming your admission and SEVIS ID.
- SEVIS Fee Receipt: Proof of payment for the I-901 SEVIS fee, which confirms your registration in the SEVIS system.
- Visa Appointment Confirmation: Printout of the appointment confirmation and interview instructions from the visa scheduling website.
- DS-160 Confirmation Page: The confirmation with the barcode that you received after completing the DS-160 application form.
- Firat University Official Transcript (in English): An official transcript from your Firat university, it should be English if necessary.
- SHSU Unofficial Transcript: Log in to mysam.shsu.edu → go to “Student Records” → select “Unofficial Transcript” and print the page.
- CV/Resume: A brief summary of your academic and personal background.
- Bank Statement: A recent bank statement showing sufficient funds (e.g., $39,110) to cover your educational expenses.
- Sponsor's Bank Statement: A recent financial statement from your sponsor, showing their ability to support your education (if applicable).
- Financial Sponsor's Work Proof: Proof of employment or income from the person who will financially support your education (if applicable).
- Proof of Ties to Home Country: Documents showing strong ties to your home country, such as land or property ownership, family business documents (e.g., proof your father owns a company), or a letter stating your intention to work for the family business after graduation.
- MRV Fee Receipt: Proof of payment for the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee, required for the interview.
- Scholarship Plan Proof: Go to mysam.shsu.edu → Financial Aid Dashboard → Offers section → print the page showing awarded scholarships.
- University Agreement Protocol: Download protocol.pdf
- Course Curriculum Plan: Download course.png
- Acceptance Letter: Download from the SHSU Self-Service Center by logging in with your credentials.
- Biometric Photo: A U.S. visa-compliant photo. Review the specifications provided in the official guide below.
- Military Status: Documentation indicating your current military status, if applicable.
- Honors College Acceptance Letter: If you have been accepted into the Honors College, include the official acceptance letter.
- Course Schedule: Print your course schedule for the semester in which you plan to travel, available on the student portal.
For photo specifications and additional guidelines, refer to the official U.S. Department of State website: