Do I have to schedule my visa appointment at the US Consulate that is nearest my home address?

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• I am not able to schedule a visa appointment yet. Why not?

  Before you can schedule a visa appointment, you will have to pay the visa fee. You can do this by clicking on the button on the top left of your online consular account that says Schedule Appointment. Then you will need to answer all of the ...

• Can I get my visa in another country?

  No, you must visit a U.S. consulate in the country where you live. You cannot make an appointment for a visa in another country if you are not a citizen of that country.

• Can I use headphones with the TOEFL Home Edition?

  No headphones are allowed on the TOEFL Home Edition to prevent anyone from reading to you or helping you in any other way. Please make sure that the camera, microphone and speakers on your laptop are working.

• How long is a visa valid?

  Your F1 visa is usually valid for 5 years. So make sure that your passport is also valid for that long.

• Should I have the visa sent to me or pick it up?

  Depending on where you live, you should have the visa sent back to you by UPS, as it will not be issued on the same day as your appointment at the embassy. Expect 1-3 working days. So if you do not live near the embassy to pick up the visa at one of ...