Not sure where to begin? First pick your country, then find the stage you are in and follow the guides in order. Each guide links to official sources so you can double-check anything important.
Step 0: Choose your country
- Compare USA, Canada, UK and Australia
- Canada study permit guide
- UK Student visa guide
- Australia Student visa 500 guide
The steps below use the USA as the main example. Most stages (documents, arrival, housing, money) apply wherever you study.
1. Planning to apply
You are choosing universities and preparing your application.
- How to apply for an F-1 student visa from Nepal (step by step)
- Financial documents for the F-1 visa and I-20
2. Preparing for the visa
You have your I-20 and are getting ready for the embassy interview.
- F-1 visa interview documents checklist
- Things to do and not do in your visa interview
- Explaining your sponsor and funding
3. Arriving in the USA
Your visa is approved and you are getting ready to fly.
- Packing list for the USA from Nepal
- Your first week in the USA: 8-step checklist
- Finding housing and avoiding rental scams
4. Studying and working
You are in classes and want to stay in status, work legally and manage money.
- 7 rules to maintain your F-1 status
- On-campus jobs and the 20-hour rule
- A simple monthly student budget
- How to build U.S. credit from zero
- Common mistakes international students make
5. Planning after graduation
You are thinking about internships, OPT and your next step.
PR Wala Uncle shares educational information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change. Always confirm with official sources and with the Designated School Official (DSO) at your university.