All international students are required to obtain a Form 1-20 to receive a F-1 student visa.<\/p>\n
If you are a student with an active F-1 student visa and you currently hold a Form I-20 from another U.S. institution, you must arrange for the transfer of your SEVIS record to Marymount and obtain a Form\u00a0I-20 from Marymount.<\/p>\n
Form I-20 Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n F-1 Visa Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For pre-arrival and orientation information, please visit the\u00a0New International Students<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n Before students can apply for an F-1 visa or can complete transferring their SEVIS record from another university, students need to obtain an I-20 certificate of eligibility for an F-1 visa. Three to five days after students confirm they will be attending Marymount and pay the deposit, they will receive an email with a link to access the ISSS portal, where they will be able to initiate the I-20 request.\u00a0 Students should generate their MU account prior to logging into this portal. Students will be prompted with a series of questions, and will be asked to upload the following documents:<\/p>\n Students transferring from another US school\u00a0 should also provide:<\/p>\n F-1 students can only bring a spouse and \/or their own children as dependents. If you have dependents accompanying you, please have their passports and official translations of marriage and \/or birth certificates for each member, to be uploaded in the ISSS portal at the time you are completing the I-20 request.<\/p>\n In addition to the amounts above, students with dependents should demonstrate additional funding of $9,375 to support a spouse and $ 6,250 per child.<\/p>\n Upon receiving all completed documents, the processing time for an I-20 typically takes 5 to 10 business days.\u00a0If your documentation is incomplete, you will be contacted by a staff member.<\/p>\n If you have further questions or need assistance using the portal, please contact International Student and Scholar Services at iss@marymount.edu<\/a> or call at 703-526-6922.<\/p>\n As soon as you receive your form I-20, you should begin the visa application process. Keep in mind that it is best to apply for your student visa as early as possible (up to 120 days before the first day of classes).<\/p>\n NOTE: When completing any forms or applications, be sure to enter your name exactly as it appears in your passport.<\/p>\n Pay The SEVIS Fee<\/a><\/p>\n Each applicant for a student visa must submit the following forms and documentation:<\/p>\n
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Students who are bringing dependents<\/h3>\n
I-20 Processing Time<\/h3>\n
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Schedule Your Visa Interview<\/h3>\n
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Prepare for and Attend Your Visa Interview<\/h3>\n
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