Your entire US journey, simplified.
From I-20 and F-1 visa to flights, housing, and essentials — Prep4USA gives you a step-by-step checklist and a verified community.
100% free • Built by international students for international students
Trusted by students from 200+ universities
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
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.
Follow your interactive checklist
Every major task is broken into guided substeps with explainer videos, templates, and FAQs so nothing slips through.
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
Get your I-20
Secure funding docs and request your I-20 on time.
Complete visa requirements
Finish DS-160, pay SEVIS, and book biometrics.
Book your flight
Compare fares, baggage, and transit times before locking tickets.
Find housing & roommates
Shortlist apartments, roommates, and lease terms.
Pack & fly to the USA
Follow curated packing lists and airport formalities.
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
Fill DS-160 form
Schedule visa interview
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.
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.
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.
Learn more →SIM Cards
Understand US SIM options, eSIMs, and campus Wi-Fi so you stay connected the minute you land.
Learn more →Bank Accounts
Open a US bank for rent, tuition, and groceries with guidance on documents, fees, and timelines.
Learn more →Health & Insurance
Navigate university health plans, supplemental insurance, and what coverage actually means.
Learn more →Guides written by students who’ve done it
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.
Read more →What students say
“Prep4USA helped me get my visa in one go!”
Rohan - ASU, Fall 2024
“The checklist was a lifesaver for packing and pre-departure.”
Sneha - CSUF, Spring 2025
“I 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.