A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Below is more information about the F-1 Visa and J-1 Visa.
How to apply for an F1 visa : Read More
- After receiving acceptance by GCU, you will be enrolled into the Student and Exchange Visitor Program(SEVP).
- After all related fees are paid, GCU will create and mail you an "I-20" form.
- When you receive an "I-20" from GCU, complete the online DS-160(Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form) and print the confirmation page.
- Schedule your interview at the local US Embassy or Consulate near you.
- Gather all necessary documents.
- Form DS-160 confirmation page
- Form I-20
- Form I-901 SEVIS Fee receipt
- Your Financial Documents - bank statements to show the ability to pay for the study and living while staying in the U.S.
- Letter of Admission from GCU
- Passport-will still be valid 6 months in the future
- photo
- Consult the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you plan to apply to check whether additional documents are needed.
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- When you are accepted into our program, GCU will issue you a Form DS-2019. The Responsible Officer(RO) will assist in this process.
- When you receive Form DS-2019 from GCU, complete the online DS-160(Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form) and print the confirmation page.
- Schedule your interview at the local US Embassy or Consulate near you.
- Gather all necessary documents.
- Form DS-160 confirmation page
- Form DS-2019
- Form I-901 SEVIS Fee receipt
- Your Financial Documents - bank statements to show the ability to pay for the study and living while staying in the U.S.
- Letter of Admission from GCU
- Passport-will still be valid 6 months in the future
- photo
- Consult the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you plan to apply to check whether additional documents are needed.
For more detailed information about visa, go to travel.state.gov.