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THREE IMPORTANT TIPS

„We are happy to welcome all international students to our country. You bring valuable skills and knowledge to our classrooms , and contribute to advancements in academic fields through your work and research .”

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THREE IMPORTANT TIPS

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  1. „We are happy to welcomeall international students to our country. Youbringvaluableskills and knowledge to ourclassrooms, and contribute to advancementsinacademicfieldsthroughyourwork and research.” „Ourgoalis to help everyqualified student visa applicantbegin his orher program of study on time.” David Donahue DeputySecretary for Visa Services

  2. THREE IMPORTANT TIPS APPLY EARLY - scheduleappointment as early as possible - first time studentscan enter the US 30 daysbeforestudiesbegin - student visa can be issuedup to 120 daysbefore

  3. BE INFORMED Visitwebsites: • http://travel.state.gov - Department of State • http://poland.usembassy.gov – US Embassy, Warsaw • www.ice.gov -- US Immigration and CustomsEnforcement • http://j1visa.state.gov – J visa • www.fmjfee.com --- SEVIS

  4. BE PREPARED • Followtheprocedures for visa reguirements • Submit form I-20 (Certificateof Eligibilityfor Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and LanguageStudentsor • Submimt Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-A) Student Status for VocationalStudents • Submit SEVIS generated Form

  5. All student applicantsmusthave a SEVIS generated I-20 issued by an educationalinstitutionapproved DHS, whichissubmitedduringtheapplicationprocess. Consularofficer will verify I-20 recordthroughthe SEVIS system in order to process student visa application. Unlessotherwiseexempt, applicantmustpay a SEVIS I-901 fee to the DHS for eachindividual program.

  6. WHAT IS SEVIS? • SEVIS (Student and Exchange VisitorInformation System) is an Internet-based system thatmaintainsaccurate and currentinformation on nonimmigrantstudents (F and M visa), exchangevisitors (J visa) and theirdependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2). SEVIS enablesschools and program sponsors to transmitmandatoryinformation to the DHS and DOS throughout a student orexchangevisitor’sstayinthe U.S.

  7. Student VisaF-1 or M-1 Qualifying for a Student Visa Applicantmustdemonstratethattheyproperlymeetrequirementsincluding: • Acceptanceat a school • Possesssufficientfunds to pursuetheproosedcourse of study • Preparation for thecourse of study • Intend to leavethe US upon completion of thecourse of study

  8. F-1 or M-1 • Form I-20 • OnlineNonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS.-160 • Passport • One photograph • Feereceipt to show payment of the visa applicationfee • SEVIS I-901 feereceipt

  9. All applicantsshould be prepared to provide: • Transcripts and diplomasfrompreviousinstitutionsattended • Scoresfromstandardizedtestsrequired by theeducationalinstitutionssuch as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc. • Financial evidencethatshowsyouoryourparentswhoare sponsoring youhassufficientfunds to coveryourtuition and livingexpensesduringthe period of intendedstudy.

  10. Exchange Visitor VisaJ-1 Qualifying for an Exchange Visitor Visa Applicantsmustdemonstratethattheymeetrequirements, includingthefollowing: • They plan to remaininthe U.S. for a temporary, specific period of time; • Evidence of funds to coverexpensesinthe U.S. • Evidence of compellingsocial and economictiesabroad; and otherbindingtieswhich will insuretheir return abroadattheend of thevisit

  11. J - 1 • Form DS – 2019 • OnlineNonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160 • Passport • One photograph • Feereceipt to show papyment of the visa applicationfee • SEVIS I-901 feereceipt

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