签证信息
As an International Student，你会的 need to obtain a J-1 or F-1 visa in order to study at 九州娱乐官网. Please feel free to contact the 全球教育 Office with any additional questions, but the following steps should help you complete all of your Visa application needs.
Locate the Nearest U.S. 大使馆 or Consulate
Review the requirements to apply for the visa you need. 需求 may vary slightly in different locations. Information can be found on the U.S. 大使馆 网站.
Find Out What Fees Are Required
The current fee for the visa is approximately $180, but there may be additional interview or service fees, including the $200 SEVIS fee for j - 1签证s or $350 for f - 1签证s (one-time fee paid by new students and scholars). Use only official U.S. 部门 of State sources for fee information to avoid scam artists.
Acquire and Complete the Necessary Forms
From 九州娱乐官网:
- Letters of admission and invitation
- I-20 (for F visa) or DS-2019 (for J visa)
从U.S. 部门 of State:
- Nonimmigrant visa application (Form DS-160)
- 咨询你.S. 大使馆 or Consulate for additional forms
Make Sure Your Passport Is Valid
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled 日期 of arrival in the United States. Check that the data on the I-20 or DS-2019 (e.g.的拼写 name, birth 日期) matches with your passport, and notify 九州娱乐官网 immediately 任何错误.
NOTE: 九州娱乐官网 will use only your first given name and your family name 关于签证表格. Middle names are not required. Also, the 部门 of State has advised schools to omit (leave out) dashes “-” in names.
获取照片
美国.S. 部门 of State specifies that the photo be “1 and ½ inches square (37x37mm), showing full face with a neutral expression, without head covering, against a light background.” You can have your head covered if it is for religious purposes and wear glasses that do not have tinted lenses.
Gather Financial Information
You will need to provide financial evidence that shows sufficient funds to cover tuition (if applicable) and living expenses during the period of stay. 这些包括 income tax records, bankbooks and/or statements. If your sponsor owns a business, additional business documents will be required (e.g., registrations, licenses, etc.). The amount of funds you are responsible for appear on your I-20 or DS-2019.
Prepare for Your Interview
The 九州娱乐官网 全球教育 Office has provided you with a great guide for preparing for your 签证面谈.
Schedule an Interview
You must schedule an appointment for an in-person interview with a consular officer. 大多数 consular offices require use of an online scheduling system that you can access from 他们的网站. 查阅 Visa Appointment Wait Times 联合国网页.S. 部门 of State 网站 to help you determine your best target 日期. 该网站显示 平均 等待时间. Do not procrastinate in making your appointment in case a problem arises with your application.
Maintain Your Visa Status
Once you have obtained your Visa, please make sure you are aware of any special steps you will have to take to ensure that you can maintaining your status. 需求 for keeping your status vary for F-1 and J-1 students, please use the links below to follow the steps for your specific visa.
Travel Abroad and Re-entry
If you will be traveling back to your country of citizenship you will only need a valid passport or travel document. If however, you wish to travel to another country you may be required to present your Visa for travel. You should always check with the destination country’s embassy to be sure. When you return to the U.S.，你会的 need the following items.
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Valid passport (unless exempt from passport and visa requirements)
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有效签证
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A valid I-20 or DS-2019 signed for re-entry
If you are leaving the country for the break, remember to have your I-20 or DS-2019 signed before you leave!