Once accepted by Alvin Community College,
you will be sent an I-20AB form. This form is needed
to secure an F-1 Visa (or IAP-66) in order to obtain
an M-1 Visa from the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in your
home country. The U.S. Consular officer may ask for
other documents (such as the sponsor's financial statement)
before issuing a visa. With the student visa, a passport,
and the form issued by the college, you may enter the
U.S.
You will be given one additional document
by the immigration officer at the U.S. border called
the 1-94 Arrival/Departure Record. This document shows
your status when you are admitted to the U.S. and how
long you may stay. It also shows your unique Admissions
Number which is used to identify you with INS.
Students in F-1 or M-1 status must follow
certain regulations to stay legally in the U.S. Students
must: 1) be enrolled full-time during the academic year,
2) not drop below full-time enrollment during the semester,
3) notify the Advisor for International Students of any
change in enrollment status.
Students who transfer from other U.S. institutions
(F-1 students only) must provide copies of both sides
of their current 1-20 and 1-94 card as part of their
admission documentation. Transfers are made by the Advisor
for International Students only. Once accepted by the
college, a new I-20AB and transfer instructions are issued.
Effective September 1, 2004, the U.S.
Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) implemented
a $100.00 I-901 application fee (payable prior to attaining
Visa). Proof of payment must be provided prior to receiving
your student visa, to your Consulate or Embassy. Go
to
http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm to
obtain more information and payment procedures.
