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Students are advised of the Department of Homeland Security regulation
which requires that all initial or beginning students enter the country.
30 days or less in advance of the course of study start/report date as
shown on the Form I-20.
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beginning student who wants an earlier entry into the U.S. (more than 30
days prior to the course start date), must qualify for, and obtain a
visitor visa.
What is Needed to Apply for a Student
Visa?
As part of the visa application process, an
interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants
from age 14 through 79. Persons age 13 and younger, and age 80 and older,
generally do not require an interview, unless requested by embassy or
consulate. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can
vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged It is important to
remember that applying early and providing the requested documents does not
guarantee that the student will receive a visa.
All applicants
should be prepared to provide:
- Transcripts and diplomas from previous
institutions attended;
- scores from standardized tests required
by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
- financial evidence that shows you or
your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your
tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For
example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring
income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or
your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses,
etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.
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