The following information is provided to help you apply for a student visa and prepare for your entry into the U.S. as an F-1 student. While this will give you a general idea of the process, each U.S. Consulate or U.S. Embassy has its own system for visa applications. Therefore, you should also check with your local consulate to find out how to arrange for the visa interview and what documents are required. Visit the https://www.usembassy.gov/ for more information.
1: Admission
To get started, please contact an admissions representative. Our friendly staff speaks many languages; please ask for someone who speaks your native language. Alternatively, you can fill out our application form and our advisers will contact you.
2: Documents for Admission
Copy of Passport (should be valid for at least 2 months beyond your intended period of study in the United States)
Financial evidence that shows you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended stay (translated into English). The financial documents are the most important factor for an F-1 student visa.
Copy of High School or University Diploma (translated into English)
If you have a spouse and/or children who are going to accompany you while in the US, you will need to provide the following documents in order to submit each dependent’s I-20:
Copy of Passport for each dependent (should be valid for at least 2 months beyond your intended period of study in the United States)
Proof of your relationship to your spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and/or birth certificates translated into English.)
3: School Fees
The following fees are required:
Application Fee: $190
You can pay online at https://solexian.edu/pay-now. (if your application will not be accepted, your fees will be returned)
4: I-20 Form
When school reviews your application to determine that all academic and financial standards for admission have been met, the Designated School Official (DSO) will issue you a SEVIS I-20 form.
5: SEVIS Fee
After you have received your form I-20, you must pay a $350 SEVIS I-901 fee. You may pay online at www.fmjfee.com. Please keep your receipt, and bring it to your visa interview.
6: Visa Interview
You will need to contact the U.S. Embassy (http://www.usembassy.gov) in your country and apply for a visa interview. You must take the following documents with you to the interview:
Form I-20, properly signed by the DSO and by you
Financial evidence that shows you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended stay
Evidence of intent to depart the U.S. after completion of studies
Passport (should be valid for at least 2 months beyond your intended period of study in the United States)
Proof of payment SEVIS I-901 fee
Form DS-160
Photograph(s)
Proof of payment Visa Interview fee ($185)
School Information
Home Accommodations
7: Departure Preparation
After the US Embassy grants you an F-1 visa your next step is to prepare yourself for departure. Provide the following information to your Admission Advisor:
Flight Information: Let us know the date and time when you will be arriving in the U.S. and your flight number.
Tell us if you would like to be picked up at the airport. An additional fee will apply.
Tell us if you would like housing assistance. An additional fee will apply
Remember: You cannot arrive in the United States more than 30 days prior to the start date of your classes.
8: Admission to the United States in F-1 Status
Upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry, you need to pproceed to the terminal area for arriving passengers. Have the following documents available for presentation:
Form I-20, properly signed by the DSO and by you.
Passport valid for at least 2 months beyond your intended period of study in the United States.
F-1 visa. For initial entries, the name of the school on the F-1 visa must match the name of the school on Form I-20.
Evidence of financial support, including the same financial support information used to obtain the F-1 visa.
In certain cases, proof of having paid the SEVIS fee may also have to be provided.
9: Report to the school
You need to report to the school almost immediately and do the following to have your SEVIS record registered in SEVIS in a timely fashion:
Bring arrival documents (passport with visa, and I-20); Take the placement test;
Get your class schedule and make arrangements to pay tuition.
Solexian is authorized under U.S. Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students.
