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The final step in preparation for the study of English in
the United States is obtaining a student visa. You will need
to apply for an F-1 student visa from your local U.S. consulate
or embassy.
A good-quality, INS-authorized IEP in the United States will
furnish you with the information and documentation you need
to apply for an F-1 student visa. The materials you receive
from the school should include a U.S. government Certificate
of Eligibility, called a Form I-20, which you will need in
order to apply for a visa. This form shows the consulate or
embassy that you have been accepted by a recognized English
language school and that you have proven to the school that
you can pay the costs of attending its program.
Contact the U.S. consulate or embassy in your country well
ahead of your intended departure date to find out about visa
costs and any additional documentation that is required to
apply for a student visa in your country. Also contact your
nearest U.S. educational information or advising center to
see if they are conducting any predeparture orientation sessions
for students who have been accepted to study in the United
States. Note that there may be a charge for these programs.
Before applying for your visa, you are strongly urged to
read the visa section in Predeparture
Information.
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