VISA Information and Forms
You should apply
for a non-immigrant Student Visa (F-1) as early as possible, but
you can only apply 90 days before the "start date" on your I-20.
You can usually schedule the appointment online. Then, you will go
to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, taking with you your
passport and your I-20 issued by Wilson College. Make
appointments early!
Check the
embassy's website or ask a Consular Officer what documents to
bring. Typically, students must bring photos, a receipt showing the
SEVIS and visa application fees were
paid, transcripts, test scores, the Wilson College I-20, and
financial documents. This may not be all, so check before your
appointment.
The Consular
Officer will ask about your educational experiences and your
college choices. Be prepared to answer questions about your
field of study and how likely you are to remain at your
college until graduation. Bring school transcripts, national
examination results, and SAT or
TOEFL scores along with anything else
which demonstrates your academic commitment.
You should also
be prepared to show that your sponsor (whoever is paying for your
education) is able to finance your education. You should also take
with you the verification of any personal funds
that are listed as a contribution from you or your family. This
includes signed letters or documents from a bank or other financial
institution verifying that you have the personal funds indicated on
the I-20 form. Those funds that are covered by Wilson College are
adequately indicated on the form and you need no further
documentation of these funds.
You will also
need to prove that you do not intend to remain in the United States
after graduation. It is important to convey to the official that
you are coming to the United States as a student, and that you plan
to return to your home country after your schooling is completed.
Be prepared to demonstrate solid economic, family and social ties
to your home country.
You
need to come see the International Student Advisor
when:
- You are going
to travel across international borders
- You have
changed your major
- Your course of
study will take longer than anticipated
- You are
considering an internship
- Your
VISA will expire within six months and
you plan to stay in the U.S.
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