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Obtaining a Student Visa

When an international student has been accepted by the College, the College will issue a form I-20 to the student. In order to complete the visa application process, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain Form I-20 and a letter of acceptance from the school.
  2. Pay SEVIS I-901 fee. Fee must be paid prior to the visa appointment with the U.S. Embassy. For payment options and further information, visit http://www.fmjfee.com/index.html. Student is required to bring a copy of the SEVIS fee payment receipt (showing proof of payment) to the visa interview.
  3. Find the U.S. Embassy closest to your home at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/list-of-posts.html. Check the consulate’s website to see if there are any special instructions for the consulate you will be visiting.
  4. Make an appointment with the embassy for the visa interview.
  5. The visa application process will differ for transfer and change of status students. International students with admissions questions may contact the International Student Advisor at  lgonzalez@savannahtech.edu.