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Do you need a student visa to study in the US? (Form I-20)
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Do you need a student visa to study in the US? (Form I-20)

If you plan to study more than three months in the US, you will need a student visa (F-1) to stay in the US. We need to send you a Form I-20 so you can get your student visa from the US Embassy in your home country.

Please send the following documents to us (by email, fax, or mail) after you complete the application:

  • Passport profile page – The first page of your passport with your photo and name
  • Bank Statement – The bank statement should list your name and at least a balance of
    -$8,500 USD for 6 months
    $17,000 for 12 months If you are being sponsored by your parents, please send their bank statement and a sponsor letter.
  • First Payment – Please pay $475 for the first four weeks of tuition and the nonrefundable application fee. Please pay by credit card (Visa/Mastercard), wire transfer, or International Money Order. How to Pay Tuition

After we receive your documents, we will send you your I-20 by mail. Please tell us if you need the I-20 sent by International Express Mail (extra fees are required). When you receive your I-20, please sign it before your visa appointment at the US Embassy.

If you have any questions about how to get a Form I-20 or how the visa process works, please contact us at elisf@sonic.net or call us at (415)544-0311.



Note:We do not issue an I-20 if you plan to study for less than one month.

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