Procedures, documents, forms, and fees

One center for the paperwork side.

Use this page for route procedures, document planning, Word consent downloads, Adobe web forms, and the current fee summary before you submit a questionnaire or pay a service fee.

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Step-by-step planning

Procedures by Route

Start with the procedure that matches your case. Each route has a different order of forms, documents, fees, and authority decisions.

Visitor visa

  1. 1
    Clarify the trip

    Purpose, dates, payer, stay address, and return plan.

  2. 2
    Prepare Visa Form

    Keep names, employment, family, and travel details consistent.

  3. 3
    Pay and schedule

    Use the current official appointment instructions.

  4. 4
    Attend interview

    Answer truthfully and bring a concise support file.

F-1 student visa

  1. 1
    Secure admission

    Receive admission from a SEVP-certified school.

  2. 2
    Review Form I-20

    Check program, funding, dates, and SEVIS details.

  3. 3
    Pay SEVIS and visa fee

    Keep receipts for the appointment file.

  4. 4
    Prepare interview

    Explain school choice, funding, study plan, and home-country ties.

Nurse pathway

  1. 1
    Evaluate credentials

    Collect nursing education records and board-required verification.

  2. 2
    Apply through a state board

    Rules vary by the state where you plan to work.

  3. 3
    Meet testing rules

    English testing and NCLEX-RN eligibility must be confirmed.

  4. 4
    Coordinate immigration

    Health-care worker certification and employer sponsorship must align.

Physiotherapist pathway

  1. 1
    Credential evaluation

    International education is reviewed against the US entry-level DPT standard.

  2. 2
    English proficiency

    State boards may require TOEFL, IELTS, or another accepted test.

  3. 3
    Pass the NPTE

    FSBPT administers the required physical therapy exam.

  4. 4
    Obtain state license

    Apply in the state where you intend to practice.

H-1B and H-4

  1. 1
    Review approval notice

    Check employer, validity dates, job details, and dependent eligibility.

  2. 2
    Prepare consular file

    Application, appointment confirmation, passport, photos, and petition evidence.

  3. 3
    Organize H-4 documents

    Marriage, birth, passport, and dependent relationship records.

  4. 4
    Prepare interview

    Know the employer, role, family relationship, and travel plan.

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File assembly

Document Checklists

Visitor visa

  • Valid passport, valid at least six months beyond your planned stay, and old passports if available
  • Application confirmation and appointment confirmation
  • One 2"×2" (5×5 cm) colour photo taken within the last six months, meeting State Department specifications
  • CNIC, Family Registration Certificate, and civil records when useful
  • Bank statements (usually the last six months), employment or business evidence, salary slips, tax records, and property records where relevant
  • Birth certificate, and marriage or divorce certificates
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Invitation, itinerary, medical, or conference records tied to the trip purpose

F-1 student visa

  • Passport, application form, appointment confirmation, and photo
  • Form I-20, admission letter, and I-901 SEVIS receipt
  • Academic transcripts, degrees, diplomas, and English test results
  • Credential evaluation report from the evaluator your university recommends
  • Bank statements, sponsor affidavit, scholarship letter, loan approval, and first-year cost plan
  • Resume/CV, previous visa copies, and travel history evidence if relevant
  • Documents for each dependent travelling with you

Healthcare employment

  • Degree, transcripts, license records, and identity documents
  • Credential evaluation or primary-source verification required by the state board
  • English proficiency test results unless exempt
  • NCLEX-RN for nurses or NPTE for physical therapists, as applicable
  • Health-care worker certification and employer sponsorship documents when required

H-1B and H-4

  • H-1B approval notice and petition copy
  • Passport, application confirmation, photo, and appointment confirmation
  • Employer letter, job details, resume, and education credentials
  • Marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificates for children
  • Prior immigration, visa, and travel records where applicable
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Fee planning

Visa Fee Summary

Visa routeUS Government feesKanz Visa feePlanning total
StudentDegrees Verification 84K + SEVIS 98K + Visa App 57K300K Lawyer fee + 200K office feePKR 7,32,000
VisitorVA 57,000 PKRAttorney 300KPKR 3,57,000
H-1B / H-4Varies by employer, petition, consular stage, and family membersVariesVaries
Healthcare employment pathwayTesting, board, evaluation, certification, and visa costs vary by state and agencyQuoted after reviewVaries

F-1 student route — detailed fee breakdown

From the downloadable F-1 Student Visa step by step fee guide below.

ItemAmountNotes
Bank statement1 CroreFunds shown, not a fee. You generally need to show US$25,000–$40,000 to get the I-20; realistic range US$30,000–$80,000 depending on public or private university.
IELTS / TOEFL, SAT / GRE / GMATPKR 55,000–60,000Depends on which tests your programme requires.
Evaluation feePKR 83,000–85,000One-time, about US$300, paid to the evaluation organization your chosen university recommends.
SEVIS (I-901)PKR 97,171.76US$350. Mandatory before scheduling the interview. F-2 dependents do not pay it.
Visa fee (MRV)PKR 51,362.20US$185, paid on the embassy website when scheduling. Each dependent pays their own.
Lawyer feePKR 3 LakhsAttorney preparation of the paperwork from the beginning.
Office feePKR 2 LakhsKanz Visa file preparation and support.
Total upfront costPKR 7 Lakhs 35,000Excludes the bank-balance evidence, which remains your own money.

Other estimates supplied for planning

Passport photosPKR 1,000
Courier / passport deliveryPKR 5,000
Document translation, if neededVaries
IELTS / TOEFL / academic testingVaries
University application feeUS$50–120+
Passport return courierUS$20–40
Fees can change

Government fees are non-refundable and may change. Third-party estimates vary by provider, exchange rate, document volume, location, and case needs. Ask for a current written service quote before payment.

Current timeline and appointments

The typical appointment wait time for F-1 student visas (F, M, J) at the Islamabad Embassy is approximately 1.5 months. This is significantly shorter than tourist visas, as student applications are prioritized to match academic timelines.

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Downloadable Guides

Downloadable Guides

Download the full documents, read them, and bring your questions to the consultation. Review the consent form carefully before signing.

Visit Visa guide

US visit visa prerequisites, the step-by-step process, and the full document list — passport validity, photo specification, financial, employment, ties, civil documents, and police clearance.

Download Word

Student Visa Fee Guide

The seven-step F-1 process with the complete fee breakdown, credential evaluation rules, I-20 and SEVIS explanations, dependent rules, and current appointment timelines.

Download Word

Non-Refundable Service Fee Consent

Written consent covering fee scope, the five applicant acknowledgements, and the signature block for form filling, document organization, and ongoing visa file support.

Download Word
What the service fee consent covers

The service fee covers administrative and consultancy work such as document review, checklist preparation, application form assistance, appointment guidance, communication, and file organization. Once Kanz Visa starts the service, this fee is non-refundable because staff time and work product have been allocated to the case. Kanz Visa cannot guarantee a visa, admission, appointment date, employer sponsorship, licensure, government decision, or processing time. Government, embassy, USCIS, SEVIS, school, testing, courier, translation, and third-party charges are separate and may be non-refundable under their own rules. A refusal, delay, administrative processing, appointment cancellation, document request, or change in government rules does not make the service fee refundable.

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Adobe web forms

PDF and E-Sign Forms

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Verify before filing

Official Sources

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