F-1 Student Visa

FCSL FORMS

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F-1 Student Visa Eligibility Requirements

An applicant for a United States student visa must come to the United States to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized by the United States government. The foreign citizen must have a valid educational purpose for coming to the United States and be a full time student. It is not possible to be a part-time student on a F-1 Visa. The student can stay in the United States for as long as he/she is enrolled in school. The F-1 student visa is normally issued at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the student’s home country. To locate your consulate or embassy please go to http://www.usembassy.gov/
 
An I-20, processed by Florida Coastal, will be required for admittance into the United States. In order for us to process an I-20 for you, we need the following:
     * A copy of your passport, and
     * A letter from your bank or a bank statement that shows that your tuition and fees and living expenses would be covered for your entire first year at Florida Coastal.
 
Please forward these documents via mail, email or fax to:
     Florida Coastal School of Law
     Bridgette Waines, Registrar
     8787 Baypine Road
     Jacksonville, FL 32256
     (904) 680-7680 - fascimile number
 
 
 
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STUDYING IN THE UNITED STATES - These are great resource links to address many of the questions you may have about studying in the states.
 
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND DRIVER LICENSE INFORMATION LINKS
 
 

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VISA EXEMPTIONS

Canadian citizens do not require visas to enter the U.S., except when coming as immigrants (permanent residents), or in the following non-immigrant categories: Diplomatic ("A" and "G" visas), Treaty Trader/ Treaty Investor ("E" visas), Fiancé(e) of U.S. citizens ("K1/K2" visas), or spouse of a U.S. citizen (K3/K4 visas).

Citizens of Canada, Bermuda or residents of certain other islands described in 8 CFR 212.1(a), do not need a visa. These applicants may apply at the POE for student or exchange visitor status. They will need:

  • A valid Form I-20 (must be requested from the school you will be attending) or Form DS-2019,
  • A receipt showing payment of the SEVIS I-901 fee, http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/
  • Proof of financial ability to pay the amount shown on the Form I-20,

  • As with all non-immigrant visitors to the United States, foreign students must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector at the time of entry that their stay in the United States is not permanent in nature, and that they intend to return to a residence outside of the United States upon completion of their education. nonimmigrant intent

 
Other links
http://www.ice.gov/SEVIS/webinars/ (Social Security and DMV Webinar)
 
 
 
Primary Designated School Official Contact Information
           Bridgette Waines, Registrar
           bwaines@fcsl.edu
           (904) 680-7780 - phone
           (904) 680-7680 - fax