Newly Admitted Students
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
International students who have been admitted to Hunter College must request the Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS Form I-20) before applying for the F-1 (Student Visa). Please follow the steps below:
- Apply for a passport from the appropriate office or government agency in your country.
In some countries students may be required to show proof of acceptance in a U.S. college or university and an original SEVIS Form I-20 before a passport can be issued. - Visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn about the visa issuance process in your country and how to schedule an appointment for a visa interview.
- Undergraduate students must complete the application for the Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). Graduate students must complete a different Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) and return it with all the necessary financial documents to the International Students Office after you have received written confirmation of your acceptance to Hunter College.
- Pay the required SEVIS I-901 fee before going to your F-1 visa application interview. You can pay the fee on the internet at www.FMJfee.com, by Western Union Quick Collect or by U.S. mail.
- Report to the International Student Office within 2 weeks of your arrival in the United States by filling in this check-in form (F-1 and J-1) Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Exchange Visitor
