What is an F-1 transfer student?
An F-1 transfer student is a student who already has the F-1 visa (F status), is studying with another school, and wishes to transfer to Language On.
How do I transfer from
one school to another?
Step 1
Complete the Language On school application
Step 2
Complete the Language On I-20 application
Step 3
Submit the following documents:
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of visa.
- Copy of current and past I-20s.
- Copy of I-94.
- Bank document from the student or a sponsor to show funds. (If the funds are from a sponsor, the sponsor will need to complete and return the statement of support. If the sponsor is in the USA the sponsor will need to have the statement notarized.)
Step 4
Complete the transfer eligibility form and take or send it to the DSO at your current school to complete and return to Language On as soon as possible
Step 5
Pay the required school fees and deposit if applicable
Step 6
Upon acceptance Language On will issue your letter of acceptance and contact your current school and ask them to release your SEVIS records to Language On
Frequently asked questions
F-1 visa students must return to their home country within 60 days of the completion of their program.
– Maintain full-time status.
– Demonstrate financial ability to pay for their cost of living and studying in the United States. You, or your sponsor, must provide your school with a bank statement or a certified bank letter proving that you (or your sponsor) possess sufficient available funds to cover the total cost of attendance of your program.
– Maintain foreign residence and demonstrate intent to return upon course completion.
The I-20 form is a United States Department of Homeland Security document and can only be issued by a qualified school official (DSO or PDSO) at an institution that is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students.
The I-20 is a “Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status.”
You can visit the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you will be applying to see their current wait times.
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F-1 Student
Initial Applicant
An F-1 initial applicant is a prospective student who is outside of the USA and applies for an F-1 visa at an embassy in their home country or another country before entering the USA
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F-1 STUDENT
TRANSFER IN
An F-1 transfer student is a student who already has the F-1 visa (F status), is studying with another school and wishes to transfer to Language On.
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STATUS CHANGE
CHANGE OF STATUS APPLICANT
A change of status applicant is a prospective student who is currently in the United States under another visa status and wishes to obtain an I-20 to change their status to F without returning to their home country.
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TOURIST/VISITOR
Are you a visitor in the USA (tourist visa/ESTA) who would like to take part-time, recreational English classes during your stay in the United States?
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LOCAL RESIDENT
Locals who are American citizens or permanent residents can choose between full time intensive classes or part-time semi-intensive classes.
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