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Wilkes University International Student Services Important Visa and Travel Information For New International Students Welcome to Wilkes University! We are so happy that you have chosen to continue your education at our university. The following information will help you with visa and travel information. Please read it carefully as you plan for your arrival at Wilkes. **A Special Note** If Item 3 of your I-20 form indicates “initial attendance” you are required to pay the Federal SEVIS fee of USD$100 and have a printed receipt that proves payment prior to your visa interview. Also, you may enter the United States no earlier than thirty (30) days before the starting date on your I-20. PLANNING FOR ARRIVAL Travel Documents: Your form I-20 is necessary to apply for the appropriate visa for entry to the United States. This form will allow you to apply for an F-1 student visa. It is your Certificate of Eligibility to study at Wilkes University. Your Certificate of Eligibility indicates the latest date by which you should report to Wilkes University. This date is generally the first day of classes. It is strongly recommended that you arrive early to campus, however, for the following purposes: New International Student Orientation Finding Off-Campus Housing (graduate students) Registration for Classes All of these activities can take time, especially finding housing for the semester. Registration and Orientation are the three days before the start of the semester. Important note: If your plans change, and you decide not to attend Wilkes University, return the Certificate of Eligibility to the International Student Services Office to notify the office of your decision. If you wish to defer your admission to a subsequent semester, you will need to put the request in writing when you contact the International Student Services Office. Unless you are a Canadian citizen, you must obtain an F-1 visa before you will be permitted to enter the United States. (Canadian citizens should see the special section that pertains to them). Your Passport: You must have a passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date for at least six months after your proposed date of entry into the United States. |
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