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Transcript of Emporia State University - U.S.A Visa Presentation
Adapted from the Bureau of Consular Affairs,
U.S. Department of State
Welcome to Emporia State University
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Kansas
The visa is a required document to enter the U.S.A. To enter the U.S.A. as a student, you must first be admitted to pursue studies in the U.S.A.
Emporia State University will process documents that will enable you to receive one of two types of visas:
F-1 for international student visa
J-1 for international exchange visitor
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Together with your acceptance letter,
you received either the I-20 or the DS-
2019 form.
By issuing any of these documents,
you have been enrolled in the Student
and Exchange Visitor Information
System (SEVIS).
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Remember:
If you received the I-20 document your type of visa will be F-1 (for international students).
I-20 F Visa
If you received the DS-2019 document, your visa will be J-1 (for international exchange visitors).
DS-2019 J Visa
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Next steps:
After receiving the I-20 or DS-2019, you have to pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee on the following website: www.fmjfee.com
The SEVIS fee can be paid online or through Western Union (http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm):
F-1 visa: $200
J-1 visa: $180
Note if you plan on bringing family members to the U.S.:
Each family member (spouse and children) must obtain individual Form I-20s, but they do not have to pay the SEVIS fee.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Before you meet with the Consular officer, complete the
online visa application, Form DS-160
To complete Form DS-160 online application, please go to https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
Print the application form confirmation page and bring it for
your interview
You will upload your photo while completing the online
Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in
the Photograph Requirements. Please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html
for these requirements.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Schedule an interview
You must schedule an appointment for your visa interview at
the nearest U.S embassy or consulate in your city. You may
schedule your interview at any U.S. embassy or consulate,
but be aware that it may be difficult to qualify for a visa
outside of country of permanent residence.
Wait times for interviews vary by location, season, and visa
category. So, you should apply for your visa early. To learn
more about interview wait time, please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
New Students – F-1 and J-1 student visas
can be issued up to 120 days in advance of
your course of study start date. However, you
will not be allowed to enter the U.S. in F-1 or
J-1 status earlier than 30 days before your
start date.
Continuing Students - May renew their visas
at any time, as long as they have maintained
student status and their SEVIS records are
current. Continuing students may enter the
U.S.A. at any time before their classes start
as long as the I-20 or DS-2019 and visa valid.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Prepare for your interview
The visa to study in the U.S. typically has a cost. You may
need to pay the non-refundable visa application fee before
your interview. Alternatively, in some other countries you
may need to pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee after your
visa issuance, if applicable to your country.
To learn about fees, please visit links below:
Fees visit here
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1263.html
Reciprocity Tables visit here
http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_3272.html
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Gather required documentation: Passport, valid to travel to the U.S.A. must be valid for
at least six months beyond your period of stay in the
U.S. (unless exempt by county-specific agreements). If
more than one person is included in your passport, each
person who needs a visa must submit a separate
application.
Nonimmigrant visa application, Form DS-160
confirmation page.
Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to
pay before your interview.
Photo – you will upload your photo while completing the
online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must
bring one printed photo in the required format.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student
Status for Academic and Language Students (I-20 or DS-
2019 form).
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Additional documentation may be required
Additional requested documents may include:
Evidence of your academic preparation such as
transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from
schools you attended and scores from tests that your U.S
school required such as TOEFL, SAT, GRE, or GMAT.
Your intent to return to your country after completing
the program of study at Emporia State University.
Show proof on how you will pay all educational, living,
and travel costs.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Attend your visa interview During your visa interview, a consular officer will
determine whether you are qualified to receive a visa, and
if so, which visa category is appropriate based on your
purpose of travel. You will need to establish that you meet
the requirements under U.S. law to receive the category of
visa for which you are applying.
Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken as part for
your application process. They are usually taken during
your interview, but this varies based on location.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
When the visa is approved, you may have to wait
to receive your passport and visa by post-mail.
To learn about visa processing time, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Additional information
We cannot guarantee that you will be issued a visa. Do not buy
an airline ticket until you have received a visa.
You have to demonstrate that you are a bona fide student:
Demonstrate to the Consular officer with compelling and strong
arguments why you chose to study at Emporia State University.
Articulate that you plan to return to your home country after finishing
your study in the U.S.A.
Be truthful to all questions you are asked. If the Consular officer asks
whether you have relatives or friends living in the U.S., you must say
the truth.
If a relative will finance your studies, be prepared to bring some bank
statements, property deeds, or any document that demonstrates you
will have sufficient funds to cover for your expenses in the U.S.A.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Please visit http://www.usembassy.gov/ and consult
the instructions available on the embassy or
consulate where you intend to apply your visa.
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Please visit website below to learn more on visa
denial and ineligibility. http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/denials/denials_1361.html
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU
Mrs. Rozita Smith, Director International Student
and Scholar Services
Email: [email protected]
James F. & Dorine D. Harter
Office of International Education
Emporia State University
(Tel) 620.341.5374 (Fax) 620.341.5918
James F. & Dorine D. Harter Office of International Education ESU