VISA Information

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.

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.

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.

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.