Procedures for Incoming F-1 Students from Overseas

The following procedures must be followed to enter the United States in valid F-1 student status:

1. Read page two of the Form I-20AB carefully and complete section 11 on page one as instructed. Also read the information about the SEVIS fee in the web-links given: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm  & http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/index.htm
   
   

2. Take Form I-20AB and SEVIS Fee receipt to the American Consulate nearest you along with your passport, letter of admission and proof of financial support. At the Consulate, you will be asked to complete an application for a visa.
   
   

3. Upon presentation of the Form I-20AB to the American Consulate an F-1 visa will be stamped into your passport, and your Form I-20AB will be returned to you. If you are interviewed by a Consular Official, you should be prepared to answer a few questions about why you chose Wright State University (mention unique interests) and what you plan to do after completing your degree. Your visa is likely to be rejected if the Consular Official believes you wish to stay in the U.S. permanently after graduating. Intentions to stay for temporary purposes/programs (like practical training etc.,) are acceptable but you should be able to explain how the practical training would help you when you return to your home country..
   
   

4. At the port-of-entry, the Immigration official will request your passport and Form I-20AB. The official will issue a Form I-94 (white card) to you. The official will return the I-20 w/a stamp to you. This is your I-20ID copy and must be kept throughout your entire stay in the USA.
   
   

5. Upon arrival at Wright State University, please bring your passport, I-94 and I-20ID to the University Center for International Education (UCIE) located in Room E-190 of the Wright State University Student Union Building.
   For more information, follow this link to the Bureau of Consular Affairs site.