For Indian students coming to the USA

Your entire US journey, simplified.

From I-20 and F-1 visa to flights, housing, and essentials β€” Prep4USA gives you a step-by-step checklist and a verified community.

100% free β€’ Built by international students for international students

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Trusted by students from 200+ universities

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200+ Universities

Students from across the USA

60+ Checklist Steps

From admit to arrival

30+ Resources

Forex, SIM, bank, insurance

100% Journey Tracking

Visual progress for every step

How Prep4USA helps you

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Pick your university

Log in, choose your university and intake in your profile, verify your details, and instantly unlock access to your campus-specific features.

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Follow your interactive checklist

Every major task is broken into guided substeps with explainer videos, templates, and FAQs so nothing slips through.

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Connect with verified classmates

Join a verified chatroom for your university and intake to find peers, seniors, and roommates safely.

From admit to arrival - all in one place

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Get your I-20

Secure funding docs and request your I-20 on time.

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Complete visa requirements

Finish DS-160, pay SEVIS, and book biometrics.

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Book your flight

Compare fares, baggage, and transit times before locking tickets.

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Find housing & roommates

Shortlist apartments, roommates, and lease terms.

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Pack & fly to the USA

Follow curated packing lists and airport formalities.

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Set up bank, SIM & essentials

Land prepared with banking, SIM, insurance, and more.

Interactive checklist with videos & FAQs

Each major phase - I-20, visa, travel, accommodation, packing, and arrival - is broken down into friendly substeps. Embedded explainer videos, timelines, and FAQs keep you confident even when juggling multiple university requirements at once.

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Upload financial documents for I-20

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Fill DS-160 form

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Schedule visa interview

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Shortlist apartments near campus

Meet classmates before you fly

Chatrooms are university and intake specific, only real verified students are let in, and every space is moderated so it stays safer than random WhatsApp groups.

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Verified students

We verify university email IDs, so you only meet real students from your own campus and intake.

Roommate discussions

Join housing & roommate discussions inside your university chatroom - share preferences, budgets, and plans together.

Safe, student-only spaces

Only actual students can join, keeping chats clean, focused, and free from random outsiders.

Join your university chatroom

Forex, SIM, bank accounts and more

Forex Cards

Pre-load USD, freeze exchange rates, and swipe safely from day one without carrying stacks of cash.

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SIM Cards

Understand US SIM options, eSIMs, and campus Wi-Fi so you stay connected the minute you land.

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Bank Accounts

Open a US bank for rent, tuition, and groceries with guidance on documents, fees, and timelines.

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Health & Insurance

Navigate university health plans, supplemental insurance, and what coverage actually means.

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Guides written by students who’ve done it

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From Admit to Arrival: Your Step-by-Step Playbook

A practical walkthrough of every milestone once you get the admit email - documents, deadlines, and travel prep.

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How to Find Compatible Roommates in the USA

Use checklists and chatrooms to filter lifestyle preferences, budgets, and lease timings without guesswork.

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What to Pack (and What to Skip) for Your US Move

Save baggage weight and money with a curated packing plan built by current students who just flew out.

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What students say

β€œPrep4USA helped me get my visa in one go!”

Rohan - ASU, Fall 2024

β€œThe checklist was a lifesaver for packing and pre-departure.”

Sneha - CSUF, Spring 2025

β€œI found my roommates and planned my move in less than 2 weeks.”

Arvind - UTD, Fall 2024

Built by international students, for international students

We remember how confusing I-20 paperwork, visa slots, accommodation hunting, and arrival formalities felt when we were in your shoes. Prep4USA was built to make the entire journey structured, safe, and community-driven so you always know what’s next and who to lean on. Consider it your calm command center from admit to touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

Is Prep4USA free?

Yes. All core features, including the checklist and community access, are completely free for students.

How is this different from WhatsApp groups?

Chatrooms include only verified students from your university and intake...no random people, no spammy forwards.

Do you only support Indian students?

Our focus is Indian students heading to the USA, but the resources are helpful for any international student.

Do you replace education consultants?

No. Prep4USA is a peer-support and execution companion that works alongside whatever advising you already have.

Can I use Prep4USA if I haven’t got my visa yet?

Absolutely. Start right from the admit/I-20 stage and stay ahead of the visa and travel rush.