International Student Office
Supporting F-1 visa students with documentation, guidance, and resources for a successful academic journey in the United States
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (F-1)
FMAE is authorized under federal law to issue the I-20 F-1 Student document to nonimmigrant alien students.
1. If you do not have a U.S Visa - Living Outside the US - Initial Status:
- FMAE issues the Initial I-20 document and a Letter of Acceptance to the applicant-student in order to secure an F-1 visa from the United States Embassy in the country of resident. The F-1 Visa allows the student to enter the United States and enroll in FMAE program as a full-time student.
2. If you have a U.S VISA: Change of Status (Already in the U.S.):
- Please Complete the section A of FMAE I-20 Transfer-in Form, send it to your current school's DSO, then the DSO will send it back to FMAE.
- FMAE issues the Change of Status I-20.
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING AN I-20
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Complete FMAE Application Form and email it to: info@fmae.org
Include your Passport, Transcripts, Diploma, and Bank Statement (over $30,000). You will need them for your VISA interview as well.
- Interview with FMAE officer. Receive email from FMAE, follow the instruction to complete the English pre-test, if you do not have a TOEFL/IELTS score.
- Pay Application fees below for I-20.
- Receive FMAE's Letter of Acceptance and I-20 and start to apply for your F-1 VISA.
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Please pay I-20 and Application fee below.
If pay by Zelle, please pay USD$300 to: info@fmae.org.