USA Visa Information

If you plan to study in the United States with an F-1 student visa, or you already have one and would like to transfer to Oxford International, our team is here to guide you through the process.

Need a F-1 Visa

Once you have received your  I-20, please print the form, sign and date the bottom of the first page, and use it for your visa application.  Remember that you do not need to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee if you are reapplying for an F-1 visa within 12 months of the initial SEVIS fee payment date.  You will need to keep the receipt from your original fee payment.

Before you apply for the visa, understand the process and rules. Many visa applications are denied. In some countries, most applications are denied. Often it is because the student did not understand the rules or was not prepared. Don’t let this happen to you! Please read the following section on preparation very carefully and contact us if you need more information or help.

Once you have your Form I-20, you must make an appointment with your nearest American consulate and apply for an F-1 student visa. Go to www.usembassy.gov to find your nearest Consulate to get their instructions for applying for the F-1 visa, or visit www.studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students for information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

You will need to pay the I-901 fee before your interview and you must show your payment receipt at your visa interview. Follow the instructions and fill out the form DS-160 online (https://ceac.state.gov/GENNIV/) for the non-immigrant visa application. If you have other questions, please contact your advisor.

F-1 Visa Transfer

Steps to transfer schools:

1. Check SEVIS Status. Contact the Designated School Official (DSO) at your current school to confirm your SEVIS record is Active and eligible for transfer.

2. Submit Required Documents
Provide the following documents for your application:

  • Passport copy
  • Current F-1 visa
  • Current I-20 (must show Continued Attendance)
  • I-94 record
  • Completed Enrollment Agreement Form
  • Recent bank statement showing financial ability

3. Pay Registration Fee. Submit the $200 registration fee to begin the transfer process.

4. Request Transfer Form. Ask your current school’s DSO to complete a Transfer Out Form indicating your transfer to Oxford International NYC and send it to us with your documents.

5. Receive Your New I-20. Once your SEVIS record is transferred, our DSO will issue your new I-20 after the required tuition payment is received.

6. Orientation & Classes.

Before classes start, you will receive:

  • A level/speaking test (if required)
  • Your class schedule
  • Orientation details (attendance is mandatory)

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