Hi Rajesh, It's important that you decide which university you want to go to and book your VISA appointment by the time May ends

Following are the assets that are acceptable for VISA interviews- Income - Salary slip Savings - Passbook or bank statement Fixed/Recurring Deposits - Certificates PPF / PF / GPF / EPF - Letter from the company Bonds, NSC, KVP, etc - supporting originals Mutual funds, shares, stocks, and other investments in the market - DMAT or NSDL statements Insurance - Surrender Value Certificate Scholarships - Scholarship Letter Loan - Loan Sanctioned Letter Gold - Gold Evaluation Certificate by any jeweler

No, don't wait Fill your I-20 In fact, some universities are accepting the electronic version of I 20 because of the COVID situation

There are different types of US visas like M-1, J-1, F-1. But most student visas are F-1 visa. These are the documents required for a US student visa: Non-immigrant visa application form (Form DS-160) Standardized digital color passport photo taken recently A valid passport Receipt of visa application fee payment Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status (Form I-20) Documents proving adequate financial support during your stay in the US (Bank Statement) Diplomas, Transcripts, Certificates, and Degrees from your attended schools. Along with that, Scores from Standardized tests such as TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, GRE, etc. Documents that serve as proof of your intent to return, upon completing your program (for example; your asset documents or job offer letter valid after you complete the study). Additional documents may be requested depending on your location or the specific program you have been admitted into. For more info checkout this blog - https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/getting-usa-f1-student-visa/

The best way to increase your chances for financial aid or even free education abroad, are scholarships. Scholarships are the best way to get any financial support. But not every student gets these scholarships. A students needs to have a good profile if he/she wants to apply for the scholarships. You can search at the university website if they provide scholarships or you can look at some organizations which provide scholarships. For more information checkout this blog- https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/how-to-build-your-scholarship-profile-scholarship-tips/

Hey Shruti, In India once your interview is over, it takes about 2 weeks for you to get your Visa in hand. Just to be on the safe side, you should reserve a Visa interview appointment as soon as possible since the scheduling could take a few days to a couple of weeks. Therefore in total you must reserve at least a month for your Visa process. If you need any guidance take a look at this blog about How to get a student visa for USA https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/getting-usa-f1-student-visa/