- Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students
- A Completed Visa Application; Form DS-156 and Form DS-158
- A Valid Passport
- A 2x2 Photograph
- Transcripts and Diplomas
- Standardized Test Scores
- Required student visa documents can vary depending on the student and the situation. Be sure to read more about required student visa documents before you begin the application process.
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