The U.S. Department of State is responsible for issuing nonimmigrant visas. The below resources from the State department include guidance on how to apply for a student visa and where to find the most up-to-date and accurate information on the impact of COVID-19 on visa services.

Overview of student visas

Visit the Student Visa page to learn how to apply for a student visa.

Latest news updates related to visa services

Monitor the U.S. Visas News page for the latest updates on U.S. visas, including news about visa services and policies.

Find a U.S. Embassy

Find the website of your local U.S. Embassy for the embassy’s contact information and information on visa services.

Ask State a COVID-19 question

Visit covid19.state.gov to use the State department’s FAQ tool and find the department’s latest guidance related to COVID-19. 

For guidance and resources from other government partners involved in the international student life cycle, visit the COVID-19 Resources page.