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U.S. schools offer quality educational programs and infinite ways for international students to apply what they’ve learned in real world settings.


This, coupled with vast cultural opportunities available in the United States, makes studying in the states a life-changing experience for students from around the globe.


Interested in Studying in


the United States? If you are interested in studying in the United States, research the school or program that is best for you. Only schools certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) are authorized to accept international students. Not sure if a school is certified?


Visit the school search page on StudyintheStates.dhs.gov. If you are already in the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa for a purpose other than attending school and are interested in studying in the United States, you will have to change your status.


Once You’re Accepted Once you receive acceptance to a SEVP-certified school, your designated school official (DSO) will give you a document called a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.” This document is a paper record of your information. Every SEVP-certified school has at least one DSO assigned to work with international students. Your DSO will enter this information into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System,


commonly known as SEVIS, a database that houses information on all international students and exchange visitors while they are in the United States.


Each school that accepts you will mail you a Form I-20. You only need to complete the Form I-20 for the school you choose to enroll. Check your Form I-20 against your passport information to make sure your name and date of birth are listed and spelled correctly. If you notice a mistake, contact the school official who sent you the Form I-20 and ask the DSO to correct it.


Pay Your SEVIS I-901 Fee Before you can study in the United States, you must select a school and pay your SEVIS I-901 fee. This must be done before the U.S. Department of State will issue you a visa.


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