March 8, 2023
By Study Square
If You’re all set to move to the United States for your higher studies, then it’s your time to celebrate. However, firstly, let us support you in preparing for your journey abroad. Below mentioned are some of the most vital documents that you will need to keep with you just before you go on your new adventure. Make sure to read this blog till the end so that you don’t miss out on anything important.
Checklist for pre-departure to the USA.
For having a hassle-free and stress free journey, you need to plan everything and in advance as this will help you to become way more organized while you are leaving for your higher studies. Below listed are some of the main documents to be carried along,
Valid Visa and a Passport
Make absolutely sure your passport is current before you depart. To enter the US, your passport must be valid for at least six months. Keep your passport and proof of qualification (I-20 or DS-2019) with you at all times while travelling.
Proof of Form I-20
You receive an online receipt once you pay the SEVIS fee for your Form I-20. You now have a certificate proving your eligibility to go to and studies in the US. So make sure you get an I-20 or a DS-2019 from the university you plan to attend. Verify that your name is spelled precisely as it appears in your passport, that the Designated School Official (DSO) has authorized this form, and that your birthdate is correct.
IELTS Certificate & Marksheets
It is vital to carry your attested school copy generation map sheets of the university. Letter of recommendation, degree certificates and your entrance and language exam Mark sheets will also be needed.
Proof of Funds (PoF)
This is a crucial aspect of your campaign.This information will be used by the university to determine your eligibility for a scholarship and your capacity to pay for your study. It’s a good idea to keep photocopies of your tax records on hand and to monitor your family’s financial situation.
Medical Prescriptions
Along with the different number of medicines that you are prescribed by a doctor, it is also important to keep some basic medicines handy as they will not be available without a valid prescription in the United States of America. Also some medicines that are co-locally available in India might not be wholly available in the USA.
Acceptance Letter
Make sure to remember to keep all the copies of your offer letter that you have got from the university. Further, this will be vital because your offer letter will have several details of your course, college and duration of the program.
Proof of Accomodation (PoA)
You must also present proof of your housing, such as a note from your university or a receipt for the advance rent. It is a great idea to stay on campus your first semester of college as it will assist you adjust to your university, even though you may ultimately decide to reside anywhere.
Travel Checklist to Consider for USA
Any student who is parking for higher studies in the United States needs to have a travel checklist for carrying all the sensual things from India. Therefore, one of the most essential things that you are required to carry before you travel to the USA are flight tickets, payment cards, student visa permits, and your passport as well.
Passport: You will require your passport for identification purposes in the nation.
Payment Cards: you will definitely require a debit or credit card to have all the basic utilities and societies while in the USA. American express, MasterCard and Visa or some of the most popular payment techniques in America.
Student Visa: Always make sure to take the original student visa along with a Photocopy as it will be required at the airport before you board the flight to USA.
Electronic Gadgets That You Need to Carry to USA
Some of the most vital electronic gadgets that you are required to carry to the USA from India are listed below,
1. Hard Disk or pen drive.
2. Laptop/ Table or mobile along with their chargers.
3. Adapter.
4. Digital Camera (optional)
5. Headphones
6. Calculator
7. External HDD
8. Table or alarm clock.
Clothing Checklist to be Considered
Below mentioned as a list of clothing items that you should definitely carry while going to the USA via higher studies.
1. Make sure to carry toiletries.
2. Carry additional pillows and blankets.
3. Carry extra summer, winter and fall clothing.
4. T-shirts, formal shirts
5. Jeans, jogger’s
6. Ties, dresses
7. Undergarments
8. Winter jackets
9. Sweaters
10. Sandals and socks.
Food Checklist to be Considered
The below mentioned items are some of the vital eatery items to be considered while moving to the USA for higher studies.
● Masala and Oils
You can definitely Carry oils and masala’s and other packages of spices to the US from India when going for studies.
● Ready to cook food
Make sure that you carry ready to cook food or instant food to the US with you, such as Maggie and pickles.
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Final Takeaway
We believe that this article will help you immensely, before you go to the USA from India for your higher studies. Also, make sure to pack all the aforementioned items so that you don’t miss out on anything important which might give rise to pressure on your pockets due to additional costs.
