Your F-1 student visa pathway, from Brazil to your first class.
One plan with five stages: your profile, your school, your I-20, your interview practice and your arrival. You'll never wonder what comes next.
Academic consulting, not legal advice. Immigration legal work is done by our partner law firm.
For you if you're planning from Brazil (or anywhere abroad).
You're a professional or a student who wants to study in the U.S. Maybe in health, accounting, law, marketing, technology, business, engineering or education. You've searched on YouTube and Instagram, and you still have questions. Most of all, you're afraid of the consular interview. That's normal. It's also where preparation makes the biggest difference.
The five stages
Profile and strategy
We look at your education, goals, budget and timing, and define the study plan that makes sense for you.
School selection
Options from our network of 50+ partner institutions: ESL, college or university, hybrid or on campus.
Enrollment and I-20
We prepare and submit your application, gather your documents and follow up with the school until your I-20 is issued.
Consular interview practice
Mock interview sessions so you can explain your plan clearly and calmly, in your own words. We never script answers or tell you what to say that isn't true.
After approval
Guidance for your trip and your first days in the U.S.
Legal side: visa strategy and legal questions go to our partner law firm, Caroba & Caroba.
Bringing your spouse or children?
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of F-1 students may apply for F-2 visas. We include them in your plan from day one, and our partner attorneys guide the legal part.
F-2 visa supportWhat we do, and what we don't
We do
- Plan
- School
- Enrollment
- I-20 follow-up
- Interview practice
- Arrival guidance
We don't
- Fill out the DS-160 for you
- Schedule consular appointments on your behalf
- Give legal advice
- Promise an approval
How long does the whole process take?
It depends on the school's start date, your documents and consulate wait times in Brazil. Many students plan several months ahead. In your consultation, we build a timeline for your case.
What documents will I need?
Usually a valid passport, academic records, proof of funds and the I-20 from your school. Your exact list depends on your program. We give you a checklist.
Do I need to prove money?
Yes. The school needs to see that you can cover tuition and living costs for your first year, and the consulate may ask too. We help you understand what counts.
Can you guarantee my visa?
No one can. The decision belongs only to the consular officer. We help you arrive prepared.
Is the interview in English?
Often, yes, but it depends on the consulate. Our practice sessions help you feel ready either way.
Related guides
Short, sourced guides on the topics students ask us about most.
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F-1 Visa Requirements: The Complete 2026 Checklist
The F-1 visa requirements, step by step and in the right order, from your school acceptance and Form I-20 to the consulate interview. Plain English, official sources.
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Life as an F-1 Student in the U.S.: What Nobody Tells You
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Academic consulting, not legal advice. Immigration legal work is done by our partner law firm.
