There are multiple steps that a student must
complete to become eligible to study within the United Sates. They must
complete a Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) which is an online
application that requires a non-refundable fee. Due to U.S. security concerns,
some male applicants, ages 16-54, may need to provide additional information on
their applications by completing a DS-157 form (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa
Application) and must be submitted at the same time as DS-160. The role of
immigration form DS-157 is to determine visa eligibility and classification.
Applicants can file Form DS-157 at the U.S. embassy or consulate where they are
applying for their nonimmigrant visa. They must have a valid passport for
travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond
their intended period of stay in the United States. They need to include a
photo with the following requirements: in color, taken within the last six
months to reflect their current appearance, taken in front of a plain white or
off-white background, taken in full-face view directly facing the camera with a
neutral facial expression and both eyes open, and wearing clothing that they
normally wear on a daily basis.
After an international
student is accepted to study in the United States, they receive the status of
an F-1 student. The F-1 visa is issued for students attending an academic
program or English Language Program at a U.S. college or university. F-1
students must maintain the minimum course load for full-time student status.
They can remain in the U.S. up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to
complete their academic program, unless they have applied and been approved to
stay and work for a period of time under the OPT Program. In order to qualify,
applicants need to satisfy and prove several strict criteria during an F-1
visa interview, including the following: they must have a foreign residence
and intend to return there upon the completion of their studies, have a
sponsoring institution where the student may only study at the academic
institution through which the visa was granted, demonstrate sufficient
financial support and must demonstrate that they have strong ties to their home
country. Strong ties are defined as a job offer letter upon completion of
studies, assets (i.e., house, land, vehicle, etc.), bank accounts, and/or
family.
Each international
student is required to obtain an I-20 form for studying at Alfred State. The I-20
form is an identification document that provides proof of academics, legal
status, and includes the date on which the student is expected to complete the
degree program. This form can be shown to employers if they apply for
on/off-campus employment, to the Department of Motor Vehicles if they apply for
a driver's license, and to the Social Security Office when they apply for a
Social Security number. The student is required to obtain an I-94 card
(Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival and Departure Form), a passport and student
Visa. Failure to not complete any of forms could result in deportation due to
U.S. government regulations.
SUNY regulations include
that a student must take a minimum of 12 credits per semester and successfully
complete each class. They are permitted to take only one online class per
semester, are not allowed to work off-campus, and they must remain in good
financial standing at all times. The International Student Service Office will
not endorse any INS (International Student) paperwork if the student’s account
balance is not zero. If they are living on campus, they are expected to pay
room and board fees upon arrival and if they live off-campus, an off-campus
waiver must be completed each academic year. If they plan on traveling outside
the U.S. the I-20 must be signed by Tricia Herritt is the Coordinator of
International Student Services and study abroad.
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