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Step-by-step planning
Procedures by Route
Start with the procedure that matches your case. Each route has a different order of forms, documents, fees, and authority decisions.
Visitor visa
- 1
Clarify the tripPurpose, dates, payer, stay address, and return plan.
- 2
Prepare Visa FormKeep names, employment, family, and travel details consistent.
- 3
Pay and scheduleUse the current official appointment instructions.
- 4
Attend interviewAnswer truthfully and bring a concise support file.
F-1 student visa
- 1
Secure admissionReceive admission from a SEVP-certified school.
- 2
Review Form I-20Check program, funding, dates, and SEVIS details.
- 3
Pay SEVIS and visa feeKeep receipts for the appointment file.
- 4
Prepare interviewExplain school choice, funding, study plan, and home-country ties.
Nurse pathway
- 1
Evaluate credentialsCollect nursing education records and board-required verification.
- 2
Apply through a state boardRules vary by the state where you plan to work.
- 3
Meet testing rulesEnglish testing and NCLEX-RN eligibility must be confirmed.
- 4
Coordinate immigrationHealth-care worker certification and employer sponsorship must align.
Physiotherapist pathway
- 1
Credential evaluationInternational education is reviewed against the US entry-level DPT standard.
- 2
English proficiencyState boards may require TOEFL, IELTS, or another accepted test.
- 3
Pass the NPTEFSBPT administers the required physical therapy exam.
- 4
Obtain state licenseApply in the state where you intend to practice.
H-1B and H-4
- 1
Review approval noticeCheck employer, validity dates, job details, and dependent eligibility.
- 2
Prepare consular fileApplication, appointment confirmation, passport, photos, and petition evidence.
- 3
Organize H-4 documentsMarriage, birth, passport, and dependent relationship records.
- 4
Prepare interviewKnow the employer, role, family relationship, and travel plan.
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File assembly
Document Checklists
Visitor visa
- Valid passport, valid at least six months beyond your planned stay, and old passports if available
- Application confirmation and appointment confirmation
- One 2"×2" (5×5 cm) colour photo taken within the last six months, meeting State Department specifications
- CNIC, Family Registration Certificate, and civil records when useful
- Bank statements (usually the last six months), employment or business evidence, salary slips, tax records, and property records where relevant
- Birth certificate, and marriage or divorce certificates
- Police clearance certificate
- Invitation, itinerary, medical, or conference records tied to the trip purpose
F-1 student visa
- Passport, application form, appointment confirmation, and photo
- Form I-20, admission letter, and I-901 SEVIS receipt
- Academic transcripts, degrees, diplomas, and English test results
- Credential evaluation report from the evaluator your university recommends
- Bank statements, sponsor affidavit, scholarship letter, loan approval, and first-year cost plan
- Resume/CV, previous visa copies, and travel history evidence if relevant
- Documents for each dependent travelling with you
Healthcare employment
- Degree, transcripts, license records, and identity documents
- Credential evaluation or primary-source verification required by the state board
- English proficiency test results unless exempt
- NCLEX-RN for nurses or NPTE for physical therapists, as applicable
- Health-care worker certification and employer sponsorship documents when required
H-1B and H-4
- H-1B approval notice and petition copy
- Passport, application confirmation, photo, and appointment confirmation
- Employer letter, job details, resume, and education credentials
- Marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificates for children
- Prior immigration, visa, and travel records where applicable
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Fee planning
Visa Fee Summary
| Visa route | US Government fees | Kanz Visa fee | Planning total |
| Student | Degrees Verification 84K + SEVIS 98K + Visa App 57K | 300K Lawyer fee + 200K office fee | PKR 7,32,000 |
| Visitor | VA 57,000 PKR | Attorney 300K | PKR 3,57,000 |
| H-1B / H-4 | Varies by employer, petition, consular stage, and family members | Varies | Varies |
| Healthcare employment pathway | Testing, board, evaluation, certification, and visa costs vary by state and agency | Quoted after review | Varies |
F-1 student route — detailed fee breakdown
From the downloadable F-1 Student Visa step by step fee guide below.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
| Bank statement | 1 Crore | Funds shown, not a fee. You generally need to show US$25,000–$40,000 to get the I-20; realistic range US$30,000–$80,000 depending on public or private university. |
| IELTS / TOEFL, SAT / GRE / GMAT | PKR 55,000–60,000 | Depends on which tests your programme requires. |
| Evaluation fee | PKR 83,000–85,000 | One-time, about US$300, paid to the evaluation organization your chosen university recommends. |
| SEVIS (I-901) | PKR 97,171.76 | US$350. Mandatory before scheduling the interview. F-2 dependents do not pay it. |
| Visa fee (MRV) | PKR 51,362.20 | US$185, paid on the embassy website when scheduling. Each dependent pays their own. |
| Lawyer fee | PKR 3 Lakhs | Attorney preparation of the paperwork from the beginning. |
| Office fee | PKR 2 Lakhs | Kanz Visa file preparation and support. |
| Total upfront cost | PKR 7 Lakhs 35,000 | Excludes the bank-balance evidence, which remains your own money. |
Other estimates supplied for planning
Passport photosPKR 1,000
Courier / passport deliveryPKR 5,000
Document translation, if neededVaries
IELTS / TOEFL / academic testingVaries
University application feeUS$50–120+
Passport return courierUS$20–40
Fees can changeGovernment fees are non-refundable and may change. Third-party estimates vary by provider, exchange rate, document volume, location, and case needs. Ask for a current written service quote before payment.
Current timeline and appointmentsThe typical appointment wait time for F-1 student visas (F, M, J) at the Islamabad Embassy is approximately 1.5 months. This is significantly shorter than tourist visas, as student applications are prioritized to match academic timelines.
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Downloadable Guides
Downloadable Guides
Download the full documents, read them, and bring your questions to the consultation. Review the consent form carefully before signing.
Visit Visa guide
US visit visa prerequisites, the step-by-step process, and the full document list — passport validity, photo specification, financial, employment, ties, civil documents, and police clearance.
Download Word
Student Visa Fee Guide
The seven-step F-1 process with the complete fee breakdown, credential evaluation rules, I-20 and SEVIS explanations, dependent rules, and current appointment timelines.
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Non-Refundable Service Fee Consent
Written consent covering fee scope, the five applicant acknowledgements, and the signature block for form filling, document organization, and ongoing visa file support.
Download Word
What the service fee consent coversThe service fee covers administrative and consultancy work such as document review, checklist preparation, application form assistance, appointment guidance, communication, and file organization. Once Kanz Visa starts the service, this fee is non-refundable because staff time and work product have been allocated to the case. Kanz Visa cannot guarantee a visa, admission, appointment date, employer sponsorship, licensure, government decision, or processing time. Government, embassy, USCIS, SEVIS, school, testing, courier, translation, and third-party charges are separate and may be non-refundable under their own rules. A refusal, delay, administrative processing, appointment cancellation, document request, or change in government rules does not make the service fee refundable.
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Verify before filing
Official Sources
Private consultancy noticeKanz Visa is not affiliated with any embassy, government agency, USCIS, the US Department of State, ICE, CBP, a state board, or a testing organization. This page is general information, not legal advice.