Apply for an F1 Student Visa

HOW TO APPLY!

You can apply for an F-1 International Student Visa once you have received admission to Los Angeles City College (国产黑料). The F-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa. A visa allows you to travel to a United States (U.S.) port of entry for a specific purpose and request permission to enter the U.S. However, a visa does not guarantee entry.

Visas are issued through the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassies and consulates. Non-immigrant visa application instructions are available on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you intend to apply.

CHANGE OF STATUS INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants in the United States on a valid visa may be eligible to apply for a change of status to F-1 international student while remaining in the United States. One of the documents you need to apply for a change of status is an "I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status" from an SEVP-certified school like Los Angeles City College (国产黑料). 

After receiving an I-20 from 国产黑料 and paying the I-901 Fee, the student can file Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Non-Immigrant Status through  (USCIS). 

Students requiring assistance with change of status filing through USCIS should contact an immigration attorney.

For more information about filing a change of status to F-1, view .

I-901 Fee

A , available on Study in the States website, walks students and exchange visitors through the steps of paying the I-901 SEVIS fee by payment in U.S. dollars by credit card on , or by check, money order or . You will need your I-20 is issued from LAPC. Print and save your I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt.

Complete & Submit DS-160

Apply for an F-1 International Student Visa using the  form. You must contact the  or  for exact information regarding documents needed and procedures when applying. The DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State. You can apply for this visa once you pay the I-901 SEVIS fee.

Preparing for your F1 Visa Interview

Did you know that 1 in 3 international students will have problems at their student visa interview?  

  • Know exactly what to expect at your U.S. visa interview
  • Answer all of your questions about how to talk about your school, funding, sponsors, and more!
  • Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself at a 5 minute visa interview
  • Give you the confidence to get the best outcome at your first visa interview (but can help with prior denials and visa problems too)!

Los Angeles City College has a special partnership with Argo where our students receive a 12% discount off of the regular price.  To book a discounted consultation, please click .

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