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1 - F-1 Student 2018-2019 Admission Checklist F-1 Visa International Student Admission Checklist | Lone Star College Honors and International Education Page | 1 Application Deadlines Applicants Outside of the Transfer F-1 Students* Change of Status Applicants Fall Semester April 1- July 1 Spring Semester September 15- November 1 Fall Semester April 1 - August 15 Spring Semester September 15- December 15 No less than 60 days from current visa status expiration as determined by expiration date on I-94 Admission Card/Record or no less than 60 days before the 21st birthday for dependents on certain visa types * F-1 transfer applicants who have completed a program of study at either a institution (high school, language school, college/university, etc.) must be admitted and transfer their SEVIS records no later than 60 days after program completion to remain in status per F-1 visa regulations.

2 Student Admissions Process The procedures outlined below are required for the Lone Star College (LSC) F-1 student admissions process and issuance of the Form I-20. The student will receive an I-20 and acceptance letter from the International Advisor/DSO if all of the Admission requirements have been met. After being admitted by LSC, the student is solely responsible for applying for F-1 visa or status with the government, or transferring their SEVIS record if already an F-1 student. Please refer to for guidelines for each type of applicant. Please note, certain programs of study such as healthcare programs have additional Admission requirements. Check with the particular academic program for more information. Authorizing a Representative To have someone else communicate with LSC about an application or to pick up the student s I-20: New applicants Email International Student Advisor/DSO from myLoneStar email account after completing the online application.

3 List authorized representative s name, ID number/passport number, and permission given. Current Lone Star Student Email Authorization to Release Education Records Form to International Student Advisor/DSO: List F-1 Admissions , Form I-20 , or both in Other section and select other information to release. Include the representative s ID number/passport number. Required-All Applicants Requesting an LSC Form I-20 Transfer F-1 visa students and Change of Status applicants: See the following pages for additional requirements. F-1 students with an I-20 from another institution (concurrently-enrolled): do not have to submit the documents outlined in this section but must submit different documents. See the following pages for more information. 1. Choose an LSC campus before beginning the admissions process [ ] 2.

4 Complete the New Student Online Application [ ] List applicant s name exactly as on passport. Select the LSC campus from #1. If do not already have a student visa: select yes for are applying for an F-1? F-1 transfer applicants: select yes . Also list F-1 as the current visa type. F-1 students with an I-20 from another school seeking to take some classes at LSC, should select no and list F-1 as the current visa type. - F-1 Student 2018-2019 Admission Checklist F-1 Visa International Student Admission Checklist | Lone Star College Honors and International Education Page | 2 Note: After completing the online application and logging in to the student account, a hold for F-1 Insurance Requirement will appear. The F-1 insurance requirement does not have to be satisfied to be admitted. The applicant should not take action until they have been admitted and approved for a visa.

5 F-1 students on a LSC Form I-20 will need to fulfill the requirement after visa approval and prior to class registration. Concurrently-enrolled F-1 students will need to provide proof of exemption before they will be allowed to register. Please read the information in the hold for more information. 3. Complete and Submit Required F-1 Admissions Paperwork [ ] Send an email with all documents below as PDF or JPG attachments to International Student Advisor/DSO at the chosen LSC campus by the deadline. Applications may be delayed or denied if sent to a different LSC campus. Original documents may be required at any time. LSC International Student Application for F-1 visa (form) Proof of high school completion and a certified translation if the official document is not in English. Original documents must be submitted to the campus Admissions Office before registering for classes.

6 LSC reserves the right to determine whether a document satisfies the high school completion requirement. See for a list of common documents accepted by country. The following documents can be used to satisfy this requirement: Proof of college-level course work (not English language classes) in the Proof of college-level work from outside of the if it meets the criteria listed here: Also see this website if seeking to transfer college/university credits from abroad. Documents used by LSC to satisfy the high school completion requirement are for LSC admissions purposes only. LSC cannot be responsible if transfer universities have different or additional requirements. Note: Applicants who listed previous college attendance in the New Student Online Application will also be required to submit official transcripts from all institutions attended and a certified translation before registering for classes.

7 Proof of sufficient English proficiency is required to ensure that prospective students can benefit from the Lone Star College courses. All applicants, including those who plan to take English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, must submit one of the following: o Official transcripts from an accredited college or university showing successful completion of coursework including a college-level writing course (not ESOL). o Official records from a foreign high school or higher education institution where English is the primary language of instruction may indicate English proficiency. Upon arrival, students will be required to take placement testing to determine eligibility for Admission into college-transfer courses. Students who do not meet the minimum scores will be required to take developmental English and/or ESOL courses.

8 O Minimum scores on one of the following English language tests: Composite scores: TOEFL 347; TOEFL IBT 19, IELTS 2, TOEIC 255 Score per section (Reading, language Use, Sentence Meaning, and Listening sections required): ACCUPLACER ESL 46. Scores are valid for two years. Admitted students may be required to assess for placement in the intensive English language (ESOL) program or developmental classes upon arrival depending on their test scores. Visit - F-1 Student 2018-2019 Admission Checklist F-1 Visa International Student Admission Checklist | Lone Star College Honors and International Education Page | 3 for more information. A completed and signed Financial Responsibility Statement (form) showing that adequate funding is available to pay for the applicant's educational and estimated living expenses for at least one academic year.

9 A copy of the sponsor s picture identification and sponsor s signature on the form is required. Provide 2 of the following 3 financial documents showing, at minimum, the amount listed on If documents are not in English, please include a certified translation. The type of currency must be clearly listed. Additional supporting documents may be required. o A letter from the employer on official letterhead of each sponsor with 1) the name of the employee 2) the employee s position/title 3) the annual salary and 4) the dates of employment. Letter cannot be more than 1 month old. o Bank letter on official bank letterhead with 1) account holder name 2) date account opened 3) current balance and 4) average yearly balance. Letter cannot be more than 1-month old o Official savings or checking bank statements for the last 3 months Copy of passport for applicant and/or for spouse or children who will be an eligible visa dependent (F-2) valid for at least 6 months at the time of application Maintaining Your F-1 Status (form) Transfer Students on an F-1 Student Visa An F-1 student seeking to transfer from another college/university must submit the following documents to the International Student Advisor/DSO at the LSC campus they wish to enroll: 1.

10 Complete the requirements in the Required-All Applicants Requesting an LSC Form I-20 section. 2. Provide copies of the following documents: International Student Transfer-In Information Form completed by an international student advisor from the student's current institution. Applicant must be in status to be eligible for transfer. Copy of Admission stamp in passport for applicant and for any eligible dependent spouse or children (F-2). The validity date must list D/S (Duration of Status). Printout of electronic I-94 record from for applicant and for any eligible dependent spouse or children (F-2). The validity date must list D/S (Duration of Status). Copy of F-1 visa for applicant and for any eligible dependent spouse or children (F-2) Copy of I-20s from current and any previous schools for applicant and any eligible dependent (F-2) Applicants Currently in the Requesting an Initial Form I-20 Applicants currently in the on another visa type who request an Initial Form I-20 and plan to depart the to apply for their F-1 visa/status, must complete the following steps and submit the documents to the International Student Advisor/Designated School Official at the LSC campus where they wish to enroll: 1.