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US F-1 and F-2 student visas from the UAE

Admitted to a US school and holding an I-20? We prepare the DS-160, the student file and the interview for AED 2,500 + VAT per applicant, US government fee included.

Student visas are a priority category in the UAE. Both US posts release F-1 interview dates more often than B1/B2 dates, and a student can be interviewed up to 365 days before the course starts. The file still has to be right the first time, and that is the part we do.

Who this is for

F-1 student

You have been admitted to a SEVP certified US university, college, high school or language programme and the school has issued your Form I-20. You will study full time and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee before the interview.

F-2 dependant

You are the spouse, or the unmarried child under 21, of an F-1 student. The school issues a dependant I-20 for you. You can live in the United States with the student, and children can attend school, but F-2 holders cannot work.

What the interview turns on

Consular officers ask two questions of every student. Are you a genuine student with a study plan that makes sense, and is the money real. A weak answer on either is the most common reason a student is refused, far more than the documents themselves. Our preparation is built around those two points: the story of why this school and this course, and a funding file that adds up to the figure on the I-20.

You also need

  • A passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay
  • Your Form I-20, signed by you and the school
  • The SEVIS I-901 receipt, USD 350 paid online to the US programme
  • Admission letter, academic transcripts and any English test results
  • Proof of funds for tuition and living costs: bank statements, sponsor letters, scholarship or loan letters
  • For F-2 applicants, the marriage or birth certificate and the dependant I-20
A student visa lets you enter the United States up to 30 days before the start date on your I-20, not earlier. Do not book flights before the visa is physically in your passport.
F-1 or F-2 student visa, done for youAED 2,500+ VAT per applicantUS government MRV fee of USD 185 includedGet a Free Consultation

SEVIS I-901 fee of USD 350 is paid by the F-1 student directly to the US programme and is not part of this price.

What is included

One price per applicant, with the US government MRV fee already inside it.

Complete DS-160 for the F-1 or F-2 applicant, prepared and checked with you line by line

Document file built around the I-20, SEVIS receipt, admission letter and proof of funds

The US government MRV visa fee of USD 185 paid on your behalf

Interview booked on the earliest student date we can reach in Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Student interview coaching: study plan, funding and ties, with a practice run

Tracking after the interview, including 221(g) requests if the officer asks for more

Step by step WhatsApp support from the first message to the passport coming back

F-2 spouse and children handled in the same file, at the same price per person

How it works for students

Five steps from your I-20 to the interview room.

1
Send the short form

Name, phone, your school and your programme start date. It takes under a minute.

2
Free consultation

We check the I-20, the SEVIS status and your funding, and tell you honestly what the file needs.

3
DS-160 and the student file

We complete the DS-160 with you, pay the USD 185 MRV fee and build the document set.

4
Interview booked

The earliest student date we can reach at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate in Dubai.

5
Coaching, then the interview

A practice run on study plan, funding and ties, then you attend the interview yourself.

Study anywhere in the United States

Boston, New York, California, Texas or the Midwest, the visa process from the UAE is the same.

Student visa costs at a glance

Every government line, so there are no surprises.

LineAmountWho receives it
US government MRV visa fee
Paid by us on your behalf, included in our price
USD 185US Department of State
SEVIS I-901 fee
F-1 students only, paid online before the interview
USD 350US Student and Exchange Visitor Program
FastUSTravel student service
DS-160, file, appointment, coaching, support and the MRV fee
AED 2,500 + VAT per applicantVisa Doctor FZC
VATAdded at the UAE rate on the invoiceFederal Tax Authority

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Student visa questions

What is the difference between an F-1 and an F-2 visa?

F-1 is the student visa for full time academic study at a US school, college or university that is SEVP certified and has issued you a Form I-20. F-2 is the dependant visa for the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an F-1 student. F-2 holders can live in the United States with the student but cannot work.

How much does the service cost?

AED 2,500 + VAT per applicant, and that includes the US government MRV visa fee of USD 185, which we pay for you. The only other government cost is the SEVIS I-901 fee of USD 350 for the F-1 student, which is paid directly to the US Student and Exchange Visitor Program before the interview. F-2 dependants do not pay the SEVIS fee.

Do I need the I-20 before I contact you?

You need to be admitted to a SEVP certified school and have the Form I-20 issued in your name before a DS-160 can be filed or an interview booked. If you are still waiting for it, message us anyway and we prepare everything else so the file moves the day the I-20 arrives.

How early can the interview be?

Student visas are a priority category at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai, so student dates open more often than B1/B2 dates. You can be interviewed up to 365 days before your programme start date. We watch the system and book the earliest confirmed date we can reach, then tell you the date in writing.

When can I enter the United States on an F-1?

Up to 30 days before the programme start date printed on your I-20. Arriving earlier than that is not permitted, and we plan the interview and travel around that rule.

Can my husband, wife or children come with me?

Yes. The school issues a dependant I-20 for each family member and they apply for F-2 visas. We prepare the whole family in one file, the price is per person, and the interview is usually booked together.

Can you guarantee the visa?

No. The decision rests solely with the consular officer at the interview. What we control is a correct DS-160, a complete file, a confirmed appointment and proper preparation on the two things officers focus on for students: that you are a genuine student and that the funding is real.

What if my study plan changes or the officer asks for more documents?

If you receive a 221(g) letter we help you respond with the documents requested. If your programme, school or funding changes before the interview, tell us straight away so the DS-160 and the file are updated before you appear.

Start your student visa

Send your name and number. We check your I-20 and funding first, then prepare the DS-160 and book the interview.

Get a free consultation

Tell us your name and number. The team replies on WhatsApp or by phone, usually the same working day.

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