Obtaining Form I-20 and F-1 Visa

Only students accepted for admission to Albertus’s on campus undergraduate and graduate programs need an I-20 and F-1 Visa.

The following steps must be completed sequentially so that an international student planning to study on campus can receive the documentation required to attend Albertus Magnus College:

1. Apply for admission to Albertus by submitting all aforementioned materials required of applicants, as outlined by the Office of Admissions.

2. Gain admission.

3. Submit a nonrefundable deposit of US $400. An initial I-20 will be provided by Albertus once all required documentation is received. An I-20 will not be issued until the deposit is received by Albertus.

a. Valid passport with an expiration date greater than 6 months from the program start date.

b. Bank statement dated within 6 months that covers cost of tuition, living expenses and fees.

c. International Statement of Financial Support if the bank is not in the student’s name or their parent’s name.

d. If a student plans to bring dependents their passports will need to be provided as well as additional bank statements to cover the cost of living expenses.

e. Transfer students will also need to provide a copy of their F-1 visa, I-94 stamp, and current I-20

4. Once the student receives the signed I-20 document via mail, he/she must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee of US $350 online at https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html. Students transferring their I-20 in active status do not need to pay the I-901 fee.

5. All international students, with the exception of Canadians, Bermudans and F-1 transfer students, must complete the DS160 form and apply for a visa interview online at https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV.  International staff offer mock visa interviews and consultation on the visa application process.