Supporting Documentation

The following list of supporting documents can be used for the visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy and also entry into the United States.

• Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 from UNC-Chapel Hill.
• visa application Form DS-160 (for US EMBASSY APPOINTMENTS ONLY)
• SEVIS fee receipt
• passport (must be valid at least 6 months into the future upon the date of proposed entry into the US)
• other supporting documentation:
  • the letter of admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil
  • an award letter from the UNC department (if you have received an assistantship) or from a scholarship program (if you have been awarded a scholarship or fellowship)
  • proof of financial support (if you are privately funded)
    TOEFL scores (if applicable).
    School transcripts with a record of your grades.
  • copies of the student’s supporting documentation (see above)
    a marriage certificate (for spouse)
    birth certificates (for children)
• If family members will apply for dependent visas (F-2 or J-2):
• • dependent’s Form I-20 or DS-2019
  • visa application forms DS-160 (for US EMBASSY APPOINTMENTS ONLY)
  • passport

   

  Thorough scrutiny of documentation can be expected. Please review and insure the accuracy of your documents before presenting them to a consular officer or immigration inspector.