Getting
Ready For Wilson
We are excited
that you have chosen to become a part of our community and we are
confident that you will help us to continue our long-standing
tradition of excellence. The next few weeks will certainly be
exciting as you plan your voyage to the United States. Perhaps you
are a seasoned traveler, or maybe this is your first time to
journey so far from your home. Regardless of your level of travel
experience, we're sure that you're a bit nervous, and hopefully
very excited!
After
you have submitted your $200 enrollment deposit, you will receive
orientation information and housing forms which will help to
determine your roommate.
An
orientation program is held just before the beginning of each
semester to acquaint you with Wilson College. During this program
you will receive an introduction to your peers and to
Wilson College life. You will learn what to expect from
Wilson, and what Wilson will expect from you. Attendance is helpful
and mandatory. You must plan to attend this week-long orientation
session; exact dates will be provided to you.
Academic
registration takes place the day before classes begin. This process
will be further explained during orientation. You must have
a valid F-1 visa in order to register for
classes.
Entry into
the United States
- Once you have
your I-20, you should sign it. If you are under 18 years of age, a
parent or guardian must also sign.
- On
the airplane, the flight attendant will pass out an I-94. This is a
small white card with spaces for your name, birthday, and country
of citizenship. It is also called an Arrival/Departure Record. The
I-94 indicates the date and when your permission to remain in the
U.S.expires.
-
When you arrive at a port of entry in the U.S., you are required to
present the Form I-20 and I-94 to the Officer.
- The
USCIS (Immigration) Officer will stamp
your I-20 and return it to you. Keep it in a safe place; it is very
important.
-
Please note: you should keep your I-94 and staple it in your
passport. It, along with your I-20, show that you entered the
country legally. The I-94 might look small and unimportant;
however, it costs hundreds of dollars and many months of hassle to
replace. Make sure you put your Wilson College address on
immigration documents.
US
Visit
There is a
new program in place at many major U.S. airports called "US
Visit." You may need to go to a US Visit machine or it may
be at the Officer's desk. You will insert your visa and have
fingerprints and a photo taken. At some airports, you will
automatically have this done when you go through immigration. At
other airports, you will need to do it yourself. Follow the signs
in the airport for US Visit.
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