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4 Student Visa | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Student Visa 5
GETTING YOUR STUDENT VISA
1
Obtain the form I-20 from the university
With your confirmation package, you should
have received the form I-20. Carefully read the
instructions included with the I-20 before visiting
the US Embassy or Consulate for your F-1 student
visa. Keep this document in a safe place because
you will need to bring the original signed form for
your visa interview.
2
Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee
The I-901 fee is required to get the F-1 visa. At
least three business days before you schedule
your visa interview, you will need to pay the
SEVIS I-901 fee at www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
index.html. You must follow the instructions to
pay the SEVIS fee and print the receipt. This fee is
not the same as the visa application fee.
You will need your SEVIS ID number when you
pay the fee. It can be found on the top right-hand
side of your I-20. You will also need the university
school code, which is below:
OSU school code: POO214F00002000
3
Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa
Application, Form DS-160
After paying the SEVIS I-901 fee, you must
complete the online visa application, form
DS-160. When you have completed and have
submitted the application, print the DS-160
bar code page and conrmation page. Please
note you will need to upload a photo during this
process, so ensure that you have one ready that
meets requirements.
Check photo requirements: travel.state.gov/
content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-
resources/photos.html
Learn more about completing the DS-160:
travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/
visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-
online-nonimmigrant-visa-application.html
4
Schedule your visa appointment
To schedule your appointment, go to the US
Embassy and Consulate webpage:
www.usembassy.gov. Find the location where
you want to have an appointment, and follow the
specific instructions for scheduling.
5
Prepare for your Interview
Gather required documents
• Passport – ensure that your passport is
valid for at least 6 months beyond your
period of stay in the US (unless exempt by
country-specific agreements).
• Form DS-160 confirmation page and bar
code page
• Application Fee (I-901 fee) payment receipt
• Photo – bring a hard copy of the photo you
used for your DS-160 application form.
• Form I-20 issued to you by Oregon
State University
• Proof of funding documents that you used
during your confirmation
• Additional documents: Please see additional
documents that are required or recommended
on the Travel.State.Gov website at the top of
this page.
• Check with Embassy or Consulate where
you will be applying to see if there are
additional requirements.
Schedule a PASS welcome call
• While this is not required, it is strongly
recommended to have this call prior to your
visa interview. Please email PASS@intoglobal.
com to set up a welcome call and get
helpful support.
Transferring from Another US School
If you are transferring from another school in the
US and you already have an F-1 visa, you must
complete the F-1 Students Transfer Eligibility
form at least 15 days before the start date of your
program. If you plan to travel outside of the US
before beginning your program at OSU, please
contact OSU to obtain an I-20 for re-entry.
Visa Delays
If you are unable to obtain a visa before the start
date for which you have been admitted, contact
OSU immediately. You may defer and apply your
deposit toward the tuition for the next semester.
Questions about visas? Contact an OSU international Student Advisor at:
For information about traveling to the US: studyinthestates.dhs.gov
For information about SEVIS I-901 fee: ice.gov/sevis/i901
As an international student, you are required to have a visa that permits study in the
US. Below, we provide you with information about applying for an F-1 visa, which is a
student visa and will allow you to study at a US university. You will need to schedule an
appointment to apply for this visa at a US Embassy or Consulate in your country and
complete a visa interview.
Get additional support with PASS: Pre-Arrival Support Service
INTO OSU offers you PASS, a pre-arrival service which helps students have a better
understanding of the visa application process. Take advantage of this free service and connect
with a P
ASS Specialist by
emailing
P[email protected] to set up a welcome call and get helpful support.
It is always important you check for any
updates and specific requirements online
at the US Embassy or Consulate near
you: www.usembassy.gov and follow the
instructions from the US Department of
State: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/
us-visas/study/student-visa.html
Steps to getting your F-1 Student Visa
Please ensure you follow the instructions from the US Department of State, the below is for
general guidance.