All of the ABSI schools are Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified and are eligible to enroll F-1 international students. Some schools charge a processing fee for the Form I-20, please ask our admissions team if the school you are interested in charges a fee.

 

Once you are accepted to one of the ABSI schools, you need to follow these steps before arriving in the United States:

1. GET

Get a Form I-20: Once you receive acceptance to an ABSI school and provide evidence of financial support, as well as any other supporting documents, you will be sent a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.” 

2. PAY

Pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee: All international students must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee. You can pay your fee at FMJFee.com. For more information, view the Form I-901 Fee Payment tutorial.

3. APPLY

Apply for a visa to travel to the United States: You can apply for a visa to travel to the United States at your designated U.S. embassy or consulate. Make sure you bring all required documents with you.

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Have additional questions, contact our Directors of International Enrollments!