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OBTAINING AN F1: STUDENT VISA

	Information for International Students Applying to BMCC Visa Requirements Obtaining your F-1 visa INS I-20 Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Financial Support Employment options On-Campus Employment Off-Campus Employment Based on Economic Hardship Curricular Practical Training Optional Practical Training Workshops Additional Resources	International Students In the US If you are an international student INSIDE the United States, and you already have an F-1 student visa: 1. Fill out the BMCC Request for I-20 form. INS Form 1-20 is the certificate of eligibility for student (F-1) status. Why do students need to apply for an I-20? 2. Fill out the Statement of Financial Resources. Gather your financial documents, and submit them in a package to: International Student Admissions Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, Room S300, New York, New York 10007. Why do students need to prove financial ability? YOU MUST complete steps 1 and 2 no later than the 15th day of classes at BMCC. Once you are enrolled at BMCC, do not travel outside the US on your previous school's Form I-20. If you do so, you will lose your legal status.   Filing a I-20 Request form	Obtaining Visas & Immigration and Naturalization Forms About applying for your F-1. About the I-20 What is a statement of financial resources FAQ's DOWNLOAD FORMS: REQUEST FOR I-20 Affidavit of Support (including statement of financial resources and affidavit of sponsor providing free room and board.) Sevis Data Sheet PLEASE NOTE: The issuance of INS Form I-20 does not guarantee the approval of the student (F-1) status by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Office OR the approval of the F-1 student visa by the U.S. embassy or consulate office in your home country.

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