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United States
The world’s biggest education market
From Ivy League to affordable state universities, the USA offers flexibility, STEM OPT extensions and unmatched research opportunities.
- STEM OPT
- Up to 3 yrs
- Universities
- 4,000+
- Avg. tuition
- USD 20–45k
Visa types we handle
F-1 StudentB1/B2 VisitorH-1B (via employer)
Intakes
- January (Spring)
- August (Fall)
Official fee snapshot
| F-1 / M-1 student visa | US$185 |
| B-1 / B-2 visitor visa | US$185 |
| Employment immigrant visa | US$345 per person |
| SEVIS / issuance / petition fees | Separate; verify live amount |
Last verified 26 October 2026. Government fees only where stated; add-ons and route exceptions may apply.
US$185 applies to the listed B/F/M non-petition-based applications. US$345 is only the employment immigrant visa consular-processing component. SEVIS, USCIS/petition, medical, police, reciprocity and service costs are separate.
Before you apply
Core requirements
- Student: acceptance from a SEVP-approved school, SEVIS registration, signed Form I-20, DS-160, passport, photo, fee receipt, interview, and evidence of academics, funds and intent to depart.
- Visitor: B-1/B-2 is for temporary business, tourism or medical treatment. Applicants must show purpose, ability to pay and intent to depart; degree study, employment and permanent residence are not permitted.
- Employment-based immigration varies by EB category: EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 have different petition, qualification and labour-certification rules.
- A visa does not guarantee admission; CBP decides admission at the port of entry. Follow the responsible embassy/consulate checklist.
Important: SEVIS amount was not stated on the official DHS page checked, so verify it through the live FMJ payment service. Nationality-dependent reciprocity fees may apply. Do not present any one US fee as a complete immigration cost.
Why United States?
- Scholarships & assistantships
- Flexible majors
- Mock visa interview prep