| 1. |
An international student needs the F-1 Visa to legally
enter the U.S. for the purpose of studying in the U.S. |
| 2. |
The
international student’s spouse and children need
the F-2 Visa to legally enter the U.S. |
|
The F Visa is a U.S. State Department
document that can only be obtained at the U.S. Consulate
in the student’s home country. |
| Steps for Obtaining
the F-1 or F-2 Visa: |
| 1. |
Submit College admissions application. |
| 2. |
Receive notification of College admissions. |
| 3. |
Submit Affidavit
of Support Form to ISSO. |
| 4. |
ISSO reviews Affidavit of Support and determines financial
eligibility for issuance of the I-20.
See Pre I-20 Package. |
| 5. |
ISSO mails I-20 document(s) to student (and dependents). |
| 6. |
Student (and dependents) receive I-20, pay SEVIS
I-901 fee and make an appointment at the U.S. Consulate. |
| 7. |
Student takes passport & SEVIS receipt payment
(I-901) to nearest U.S. Consulate to apply for the F-1 or F-2 Visa. |
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