What resources? It was a straightforward process for me. Here's my experience applying for student visa from India. Once the US university accepted me, they p

What resources? It was a straightforward process for me. Here's my experience applying for student visa from India. Once the US university accepted me, they physically mailed me the paperwork (acceptance letter, I20/DS2019 form etc). I scheduled an appointment (which involved filling up a huge form online that took 2 hours) with my nearest US Consulate, which was the one in Chennai. I believe (not sure) the US Consulate in Chennai is the largest consulate US has worldwide. I think this facility processes the most number of visas or something. At my meeting with the US consular officer they examined the paperwork, and my visa was approved. The meeting with consular officer took only 5 minutes, though I had to wait an hour to reach the front of the line. They didn't even ask me too much questions — just what my parents and siblings did. However, I hear about a lot of people who got their student visa application rejected, so I have no idea why it was easy for me and hard for them. And I did this twice. Once for a single semester exchange program to the US, and another when I decided to get my master's degree from USA. The visa interview was a pleasant experience both times. Later, when my parents decided to visit the US, it was a straightforward process for them as well to get a tourist visa. Of course, work visa is a totally different beast, I hear. (Also — not relevant, but I returned back to India after my masters due to personal reasons. I had a really good time in America).