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International Student Information

Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

Have I been accepted?
When you are accepted by 九州体育, an admissions packet will be mailed to you with your admissions letter, I-20 form, and other important information.

Do you accept faxed documents?
Some documents can be faxed, but certain documents, including transcripts, must be originals. Please check with an International Student Advisor about sending faxed documents.

Can I have more than one sponsor?
Yes. Each sponsor must submit an individual Affidavit of Support and bank verification of his or her ability to support you.

Where is my I-20?
Your I-20 document is a part of the admissions packet that will be mailed to you. Your I-20 cannot be faxed or emailed. You must wait for the original document to arrive.

Complete the Visa Application Process.

What is the SEVIS fee? SEVIS stands for the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System. This is the automated computer system that generates and maintains your I-20. Most first-time student Visa applicants must pay a $200 SEVIS fee before the visa interview.

Who has to pay the SEVIS fee?

• Prospective students with 鈥渋nitial attendance鈥� I-20s who are applying for an initial F-1 visa from outside the U.S.
• Prospective students with 鈥渋nitial attendance鈥� I-20s who are applying for a change of status from another visa category.
• Current F-1 students in the U.S. who are filing for reinstatement after being out of status for more than 5 months and who are issued an I-20 for reinstatement.

When do I pay the SEVIS fee? The fee must be paid at least three business days prior to applying for your visa. The fee must be paid prior to submission of a change of status petition or reinstatement application.

Can I pay the SEVIS fee at a college, consulate, or port of entry? No. At this time the SEVIS fee can only be processed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via mail or the Internet.

How do I pay the SEVIS fee? The fee can be paid to DHS by mail or online and must be accompanied by a Form I-901. It can be paid by you or a third party, inside or outside the United States.

Will F-1 students already in the U. S. have to pay the SEVIS fee? No, unless the student鈥檚 circumstances change so that he or she fits into one of the three categories above.

What about my F-2 dependents? F-2 dependents are not required to pay the SEVIS fee.

Do I have to pay the SEVIS fee if I transfer to another school, travel outside the U.S., or renew my visa?
The SEVIS fee is not required when transferring schools, changing to another degree program or level, requesting a program extension, renewing an F-1 visa or using F-1 program benefits such as practical training. If you are in status when you travel internationally and are not physically outside of the U.S. for more than five (5) months, you will not be required to pay the fee.

Can I get a refund of the SEVIS fee if I am denied my visa or decide not to travel to the U. S.? No. In general the SEVIS I-901 fee is non-refundable.

Who are my Admission Counselors/International Student Advisors?

Rhiannan Newsome, Admissions Office Assistant, International Student Advisor
256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001 ext. 2224 newsomer@nacc.edu

Darlene Andrews, Director of Advising,聽International Student Advisor
256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001 ext. 2245 andrewsd@nacc.edu

九州体育
P.O. Box 159
Rainsville, AL 35986