USA F-1 guidance • School acceptance → Form I-20 → SEVIS → visa process • Student employment is restricted and must follow authorised categories.
USA F-1 guidance • School acceptance → Form I-20 → SEVIS → visa process • Student employment is restricted and must follow authorised categories.
USA destination landscape
STUDY IN THE USA

Study In The USA

From Sri Lanka

Build your U.S. plan around the right SEVP-approved school, programme, funding evidence and F-1 process—not around generic promises.

Student routeF-1 for most academic study
Visa feeUSD 185 current F/M application fee
School documentForm I-20 from an SEVP-approved school
EmploymentRestricted—authorisation rules apply
Study Route

Which Study Route Could Fit You?

We check direct entry first and only use a pathway when it is genuinely needed for the student’s academic progression.

ROUTE 01

After A/L

Bachelor’s or community-college/transfer route where appropriate.

ROUTE 02

Diploma / HND

Check transfer credit and institution-specific progression.

ROUTE 03

After Bachelor’s

Master’s or another academically justified graduate route.

ROUTE 04

Research

Research master’s or PhD based on programme and faculty requirements.

Recruitment Network

Universities And Institutions You Can Explore With Us

A curated selection to help you start comparing—not a giant logo wall.

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California State University, BakersfieldLeap GeeBee / network
Illinois State UniversityLeap GeeBee / network
Troy UniversityLeap GeeBee / network
American UniversityLeap GeeBee / network
University of BridgeportupGrad GSP / network
University of LouisvilleupGrad GSP / network
Platform disclosure: institution access may be through international recruitment platforms or education networks. Current programme, campus, intake and application availability is confirmed before submission. A listing does not automatically mean a direct INDIC RMC partnership.
Cost Planning

Use The School’s Real Cost Of Attendance

U.S. costs vary widely. Use the institution’s official tuition and cost-of-attendance estimate, then add realistic travel and personal costs. Do not sell the USA with one national ‘average budget’.

Keep Three Numbers Separate

1. Actual institution tuition
2. Realistic living/travel costs
3. Any visa financial-evidence requirement

LAST REVIEWED 14 AUGUST 2026

F-1 Process At A Glance

High-change visa, work, family and post-study information must be checked against current official sources for the student’s actual case.

Apply to an SEVP-approved school
Receive Form I-20
Pay the applicable SEVIS fee
Complete the visa application process
Prepare funding and academic evidence
Follow the DSO/USCIS rules before any employment
How INDIC RMC Helps

From First Questions To Pre-Departure

Start with a simple conversation. Detailed documents come later when they are actually needed.

01
Profile analysis

Qualification, study goal, budget and target intake.

02
Compare options

Courses, institutions, scholarships and the right entry route.

03
Application support

Education application strategy, documents and progress tracking.

04
Next-step guidance

Visa-process preparation within scope and free pre-departure guidance.

FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

Planning This Decision Together?

Parents are welcome to discuss tuition, realistic living costs, institution information, funding preparation, family implications and the application process with our team.

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OUR COUNSELLING TEAM

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FAQ

Questions Students And Parents Ask

Answers are kept short here. A counsellor can check the exact case using current official sources.

Can I work off campus like in some other countries?

F-1 employment is restricted. Students must use authorised categories and follow school/USCIS rules.

Does every degree give OPT?

OPT has eligibility and authorisation requirements; it is not automatic employment.

Does studying in the U.S. guarantee sponsorship or PR?

No. Future employment or immigration outcomes are separate and cannot be guaranteed.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Tell Us What You Have Completed. We’ll Help You Understand The Next USA Study Step.

You do not need to choose a university before contacting us.

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