US F-1 student visa from Bangladesh
The full F-1 process at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, with the 2025 and 2026 rule changes.
Get help with my F-1 planLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
F-1 at a glance
Step by step from Bangladesh
- Get your I-20
After admission and proof of first-year funding.
- Pay SEVIS I-901
USD 350 online.
- Complete the DS-160
More than 7 days before the interview; the barcode must match your appointment.
- Pay USD 185 and book
Through ustraveldocs.com/bd.
- Set social media to public
Required for F, M and J applicants.
- Interview in Dhaka
Short; focused on your study plan, funding and ties to Bangladesh.
- Travel
Up to 30 days before your programme start.
Why F-1 visas are refused
The most common reason is Section 214(b): the officer is not convinced you will return after studying, or your funding looks like a recent lump sum. Show steady balances built over months, sponsor documents with official seals, and a clear reason for your course and university.
Bangladesh is not on either list in Proclamation 10998, so F-1 processing continues. The USD 15,000 visa bond introduced in January 2026 applies to Bangladeshi B1/B2 visitor visas, not student visas.
Official sources
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka: visa notices ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka: nonimmigrant visas ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- ICE: SEVIS fee ↗Checked 2026-09-27 · next review 2026-10-27
- NAFSA: Proclamation 10998 ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.