- Find an ESL school authorized to enroll non-immigrant
students and issue a Form I-20.
- Complete the on-line application and pay the required
fees. Make sure that the name used in your application is identical to
the name as listed in your passport.
- Submit your Financial Certification Form to the ESL school.
- Turn-around time varies with different schools; A F International College has a turn-around
time of 24 hours for processing I-20 applications in addition to mailing
time.
- Receive the I-20 or DS-2019 from the ESL school &
carefully review the acceptance letter that comes with your document. A F International College will send you
an E-coy of your I-20 so you can check the data.
- Pay the SEVIS
I-901 fee, print receipt. Please note: A
F International College will pay this fee for you and include the receipt
in the I-20 package.
- Make an appointment with the US Consulate with the SEVIS
ID on the I-20 or DS-2019* to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa.
- Have appointment with the US Consular officer*.
- Pick up passport with F-1 or J-1 visa*.
- Prepare for travels to the US 30 days before your program
start date.
- Arrive in the US and cross the US Borders.
- Check in at the ESL school
*Canadian citizens do NOT need to apply for the F or J
visa. However, they still have to follow the rest of the procedures and
enter the U.S. with a valid I-20 or DS-2019. |
