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Global English Academy, Inc.

THE ENGLISH YOU NEED FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT

THE ENGLISH YOU NEED FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANTTHE ENGLISH YOU NEED FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT

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Applying I-20 from Abroad

These are the steps you have to follow in order to get an I-20 from abroad.


Step 1: Fill out an I-20 application form. Click here

Step 2: Send us required documents including the  Affidavit of Support.  

Click here to download the form. Click here for the list of the other required documentations. 


Step 3: Receive an I-20 from us.  Please note that it takes 2-3 weeks to process your SEVIS I-20 request.  The SEVIS I-20 will be mailed to you by Express Mail unless you request us to send it to someone in the U.S. or have it ready to be picked up. 


Step 4: Go to www.fmjfee.com and pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee.  This is a required fee by the US Homeland Security Department. You must do this before your visa interview at the Embassy. 


Step 5: Apply for your F-1 visa in your home country.  Go to www.usembassy.gov for a list of the closest U.S. Consulate or Embassy.   Please review our “How to prepare for an F-1 Visa Interview” document for details on preparing for your visa interview. 


Step 6: Come to the U.S.  Please note that you will not be allowed by Immigration to enter the U.S. anytime earlier than 30 days before your classes start.   


Step 7: Report to school no later than 30 days after your arrival. Remember to bring your passport, I-94 and I-20 when reporting to school.   


Step 8: Schedule an appointment for the placement test and attend our New Student Orientation. 


Step 9: Start Classes at Global ESL Academy.


Applying I-20 from Abroad

These are the steps you have to follow in order to get an I-20 from abroad.


Step 1: Fill out an I-20 application form. Click here to download the form. 


Step 2: Send us required documents including the  Affidavit of Support.  

Click here to download the form. Click here for the list of the other required documentations. 


Step 3: Receive an I-20 from us.  Please note that it takes 2-3 weeks to process your SEVIS I-20 request.  The SEVIS I-20 will be mailed to you by Express Mail unless you request us to send it to someone in the U.S. or have it ready to be picked up. 


Step 4: Go to www.fmjfee.com and pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee.  This is a required fee by the US Homeland Security Department. You must do this before your visa interview at the Embassy. 


Step 5: Apply for your F-1 visa in your home country.  Go to www.usembassy.gov for a list of the closest U.S. Consulate or Embassy.   Please review our “How to prepare for an F-1 Visa Interview” document for details on preparing for your visa interview. 


Step 6: Come to the U.S.  Please note that you will not be allowed by Immigration to enter the U.S. anytime earlier than 30 days before your classes start.   


Step 7: Report to school no later than 30 days after your arrival. Remember to bring your passport, I-94 and I-20 when reporting to school.   


Step 8: Schedule an appointment for the placement test and attend our New Student Orientation. 


Step 9: Start Classes at Global ESL Academy.


Applying I-20 from Abroad

These are the steps you have to follow in order to get an I-20 from abroad.


Step 1: Fill out an I-20 application form. Click here to download the form. 


Step 2: Send us required documents including the  Affidavit of Support.  

Click here to download the form. Click here for the list of the other required documentations. 


Step 3: Receive an I-20 from us.  Please note that it takes 2-3 weeks to process your SEVIS I-20 request.  The SEVIS I-20 will be mailed to you by Express Mail unless you request us to send it to someone in the U.S. or have it ready to be picked up. 


Step 4: Go to www.fmjfee.com and pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee.  This is a required fee by the US Homeland Security Department. You must do this before your visa interview at the Embassy. 


Step 5: Apply for your F-1 visa in your home country.  Go to www.usembassy.gov for a list of the closest U.S. Consulate or Embassy.   Please review our “How to prepare for an F-1 Visa Interview” document for details on preparing for your visa interview. 


Step 6: Come to the U.S.  Please note that you will not be allowed by Immigration to enter the U.S. anytime earlier than 30 days before your classes start.   


Step 7: Report to school no later than 30 days after your arrival. Remember to bring your passport, I-94 and I-20 when reporting to school.   


Step 8: Schedule an appointment for the placement test and attend our New Student Orientation. 


Step 9: Start Classes at Global ESL Academy.


Applying for Change of Status

Anyone considering changing his/her status must schedule an appointment to see the International Student Adviser. You can call 212-643-1410 to schedule an appointment. On the day of the appointment, please bring all your Immigration status paperwork including the passport, visa and I-94 copies.


If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at info@globaleslacademy.eduor call 212-643-1410.


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Class Advisory

There will be no classes for tonight 11/22/23 (Wednesday)  


In Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, we have no classes from 11/23/23 till 11/25/23 regular class will resume 11/27/23(Monday) 



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