—— What to Do When You Receive Your I-20 For Department of State information on F-1 student visas visit: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/ student-visa.html As a newly admitted student to Embry-Riddle Worldwide, the next step is to apply for your F-1 academic student visa. Learn about study in the United States at studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students . 1. An international student counselor sends the student a Certificate of Eligibility (Form SEVIS I-20) upon receipt of necessary documentation from the applicant. 2. The student submits SEVIS fee at fmjfee.com . As a reminder, regulation requires that you pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee before the U.S. Department of State issues you a visa. You must present proof of your I-901 SEVIS Fee payment at your visa interview.
3. Upon receipt of verification of admission and the I-20, the student contacts the nearest United States Embassy or United States Consulate in their country of residence and applies for an F-1 visa: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/ study/student-visa.html 4. A consular officer reviews the application and determines eligibility for issuance of the F-1 visa. 5. The student arrives at the United States Port of Entry within 30 days of the term start date. 6. An immigration officer at the port of entry reviews passport, F-1 visa and I-20 and, if applicable, admits the student in F-1 status.
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