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US F-1 visa document checklist

What to bring to your interview at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, and the details that cause cancelled appointments.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

Bring these to your interview

Interview checklist
  • Valid passport
  • Form I-20Signed
  • SEVIS I-901 fee receipt
  • DS-160 confirmationBarcode matching your appointment
  • Visa fee receipt and photo
  • Financial evidenceBank statements and sponsor letters with official seals
  • Academic recordsTranscripts, certificates, test scores
  • Admission and funding letters

Avoid cancelled appointments

  • The embassy cancels interviews if the DS-160 barcode does not match your appointment profile.
  • Changes to your profile or DS-160 within 7 days of the interview also cancel it.
  • Bring documents in English, or Bengali with English translations.
  • Do not post documents to the embassy; mailed documents are destroyed.

Official sources

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.