Deadlines | Student Visas (F1/M1 Status) | Required Documents for an I-20 | English Language Proficiency
Application deadlines differ by semester. Pending
legislation that could become law soon states that internatinal
students may not come to the United States until 30 days before
the date written on the I-20.
Admissions offices must comply fully with federal
law and regulations regarding admission of non-immigrant students
and issuance of I-20 forms for student visas (F-1/M-1). Except as
restricted by federal law or regulation, College policies apply
equally to all students regardless of immigration status.
Northern Virginia Community College is authorized by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to enroll non-immigrant international students. The college is authorized to issue an I-20 for Academic Studies or an I-20 for English Language Training (English as a Second Language, i.e., ESL).
I-20 for Academic Studies
All required documents and test scores for I-20 applicants must be received sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of classes for the semester you plan to attend. After you have provided the required documentation, been admitted for full-time enrollment, and declared your major area of study, a form I-20 can be issued by the College.
If you are in the United States and already have F1 or M1 status but wish to transfer to NVCC, you must first complete at least one term at the school that issued you the I-20. If you currently hold another type of visa status, or need further information about student visas, you should contact the Admissions and Records Office.
You must enroll as a full-time student. That means you will need to complete at least 12 semester hours in both the fall and spring semesters and maintain at least a 2.0 G.P.A. (grade point average).
Note: Extended Learning Courses (Online Courses) and courses with a grade of "W" (withdrawal) and "X" (audit) grades are not counted in the calculation of total enrollment hours.
I-20 for English Language Training
Students who wish to attend Northern Virginia Community College for the purpose of English Language Training (ESL only), should contact the Office of Continuing Education.
ALL documents must be in English or with an
official certified translation and submitted by the due date for
the semester. ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED
AND PROCESSED.
Your packet must include:
1. NVCC College Application for Admission
Student's application completed and signed by the student (no one
else may sign for the student). The mailing address, phone number
(D, E, F) on the application should be in the United States, local
to this area.
2. Original Affidavit of Support from the Sponsor (less than 6 months old)
Form I-34 must be notarized (official stamp or seal). No faxed or
photocopies will be accepted. Be sure to fill in # 11 completely, clearly stating all costs that will be covered.
3. Bank Letter (originals only) less than 6
months old from the start of classes
An official letter from the bank stating that there is at least
$19,164.000
(cash, bonds, stocks, or mutual funds) in an account to provide
expenses and tuition costs for the student. The amount of money
must be in U.S. Dollars ($). If the student has dependents that
are coming to the United States with them, we will need full name,
country and date of birth for all dependents. There must be an additional
$6300 for a spouse and $3150 in the bank for each dependent. (For
example a student with one child would need a bank letter showing
$21,830)
4. High School Diploma/University Transcript
University transcripts, high school diplomas, or the equivalent
of an American high school diploma must be provided. Official transcripts
and records of previous educational experiences must be translated
into English and certified.
5. TOEFL Score of at least 500
Applicants who are able to visit the college may satisfy the TOEFL requirement by successfully completing the College English Placement Test.
6. Foreign Address & Emergency Contact
Please use this form to provide
(i) a local address (in the US)
(ii) a foreign address
(iii) an emergency contact name & address (contact must be in
the US).
If you are an F-1 Transfer Student
Students transferring from another school in the United States will need all of the above PLUS
- Transfer letter from original college indicating that you were enrolled as a full-time student and showing the dates that you attended
- Copy of I-20
- Copy of F-1 Visa in passport and I-94 (front and back)
If you wish to change your Visa Status to F-1
You will
need Items 1 through 5 plus a copy of your current passport. Note: Your passport must be valid for at least
6 months at all times while in the US.
If your native language is not English, you must complete the English Placement Test (EPT) at the college before you register for classes. Your test score may require that you complete English as a Second Language (ESL) courses—in the credit or non-credit program—before you enroll in any other courses. Information on the requirement is available from the Admissions and Records Office.
Applications should be mailed to:
Admissions & Records Office
Northern Virginia Community College
3001 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-845-6330
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