It is advisable to apply for your visa well in advance of the date you will begin your studies, but not more than 365 days before the program start date listed in section five of your I-20. Applying ...

A State Department directive aims to limit the chances of asylum applications by nonimmigrant visa holders, reports said.

After you are admitted to Miami University, you will be issued an I-20 (F-1 Students) or DS-2019 (J-1 exchange visitors). Before you can begin your studies at Miami University, you will need to apply ...

Nonimmigrant visa applicants who admit they’ve experienced harm in their home country or fear returning there will now be ...

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This page provides information on applying for and obtaining an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Unless you are a Canadian citizen, you will most likely need to secure an F-1 or J-1 student visa to study in ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...