签证信息 (F-1) for newly enrolled INTERNATIONAL students
We want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent acceptance to 火博体育大学.
You are required to obtain an F-1 student visa (except citizens of Canada) in order to enter and pursue your education 在美国. 美国大学是必需的 通过U.S. federal law to obtain several documents before we can issue a SEVIS I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) to the international student. 请 完成附件
a) Application for Certificate of Eligibility/Biographical Data Form,
b) International Student Certification of Finances Form and return to us with the additional documents requested below, so that we can issue SEVIS I-20给你.
- A copy of your letter of admission to 火博体育大学
- A photocopy of the identification page from your passport
- Original or copies of official bank certificates of deposit, or other appropriate official documents certifying available funds to cover a MINIMUM of your first year's 费用. This can be in the form of a SIGNED LETTER from a bank official on the bank's letterhead citing the availability of the funds.
- Copy of your Financial 援助 Letter from 火博体育大学 (if applicable)
- Copy of your TOEFL scores or other 英语 language proficiency test scores (if applicable)
- Copy of your current F1 visa (if you have 一个 in your passport)
- I-94的复印件(如果你在美国). 要打印你的I-94表格,请用谷歌搜索一下 I-94和CBP.gov”, follow the instructions on printing your I-94
- Copy of both pages of your I-20 (IF you are on an F-1 student visa studying in the US)
- SEVIS Transfer form if you attending a US high school or college and transferring ,火博体育
填写表格须知:
Application for Certificate of Eligibility/Biographical Data Form
- Check to see that your name is spelled exactly as it appears on your passport. If you do not have a passport, please apply for a passport immediately.
- If you have dual citizenship, note both countries and indicate which passport you 您打算在入境美国时使用的护照.
- If you are currently studying 在美国, please attach a copy of your current I-20和I-94.
- 请 write the month of your date of birth in words, e.g.一月、二月等.
- A person who enters the United States in "B" visitor status (including Visa-Waiver) cannot attend a college, unless they file for and obtain a change of status prior 开始程序. We would recommend that you please consult with an immigration attorney, if you are in the US in any status other than F-1 or J-1. 身份变更 applications can take more than 1 year to process.
- Canadian citizens do not need to apply for an F1 visa, however, they do need an I-20, passport and financial documents to enter the United States to attend college. F1 status is granted to Canadian students when they cross the border with their college I-20.
International Student Certification of Finances
Higher education 在美国 is an expensive investment, colleges are required by federal law to obtain documentation of available funds to cover your education 在美国. It is advisable to plan your finances accordingly.
The cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 academic year is anticipated to be in the $89,500(可能会有变动).
请 note that travel, personal and miscellaneous costs vary from student to student 并没有在上面或上面列出 财务主管的网站.
请 provide accompanying, documented evidence to cover 费用 for the first year 学习,并附上填妥的表格.
例子:个人基金 & 父母' contribution: Provide an accompanying bank statement, securities report, bank certificate of deposit, etc. NOTE: 请 do not use proof of salary to show financial eligibility.
OR
If sponsored by an organization or person other than a parent (e.g.,阿姨,叔叔, 祖父母等.),请注明组织(e.g.从你的学生那里获得信息 援助 award letter) or individual and provide documentation from the organization or 具体资助金额由个人定. 如果担保人是个人,那么 please provide a letter or certficate of deposit from the individual's bank showing 资金.
OR
If sponsored by a government agency, please name the agency and provide documentation from the agency for the specific amount of funding.
The total should cover the approximated costs for your education 在美国.
请 project the costs and coverage for the full four years of your education; keep 记住 我们只需要第一年的文件.
请 acquire the appropriate signatures and forward the forms and accompanying documentation F1Visa@kadinuobeier.com (F 一个 Visa @ Skidmore dot edu). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 电话:(518)580-8150或电子邮件F1Visa@kadinuobeier.com.
As we receive this completed information, we will mail you your Skidmore SEVIS I-20. You may then follow the remaining steps to apply for your F-1 student visa (except Canadians) and prepare for your entry into the United States.
The United States Department of Homeland Security maintains a thorough website called 在美国学习 来指导您完成这些步骤.