top of page
visa_process_background.png

F1 Student Visa Application

Only available to foreigners living outside the USA, who want to apply for an F1 student visa with an I-20 Form from LADO. Applying to LADO will take a maximum of three business days. To get your F1 visa, please plan your trip as much in advance as possible (ideally, three to four months in advance).

  1.  Prepare your documents:

    • A copy of your passport

    • A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $12,500 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency)

    • Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses.

  2.  Complete our easy online application, upload the documents mentioned above, and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.

  3.  Get your F1 Visa: After you receive the I-20 Form from LADO,  

  • Pay the SEVIS fee ($350) and print the I-901 to take it with you to the US Consulate for your visa interview: https://fmjfee.com

  • Open the US Embassy webpage in your country. Complete the DS-160 Form to apply for an F1 visa, pay the required visa interview fee and set up an appointment with the embassy.

  • Receive your F1 visa and come to study with us.  Arrive at least 1 week before classes start, take your placement test, and register for class. Request your new active I-20 once your classes start.

​

​

F1 Transfer to LADO

Available to F1 students in the USA attending classes in another school, who want to transfer their I-20 to LADO, or for F1 students who want to transfer to LADO before the start of their program at the other school.

Just three very easy steps to transfer to LADO!

The transfer process is very fast! You can transfer any time before a new session starts.

1.  Prepare your documents:

  • A copy of your passport

  • A copy of your I-20

  • A copy of your I-94

  • A copy of your F1 visa or Change of Status approval letter

  • A copy of your bank statement (not older than 60 days) with a balance of at least $4,500 (or the equivalent in your country’s currency).

  • The International Transfer Form for Arlington Campus

​2.  Complete our easy online application, upload the documents mentioned above, and just pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and the first month of tuition.

a.  We will contact you within 1 working day.

b.  Fill out the top of the International Transfer Form and take it or send it to your current school.

c.  Your current school will email the International Transfer Form to LADO. If you are “in status” and we have received the required documentation, LADO will issue an acceptance letter for you. Take it or send it to your former school, and the school will release your SEVIS I-20 record to LADO.

3.  Register for class. Come to LADO, take your placement test, and register for class! Note: Don’t forget to request your new active I-20 once your classes start.

​

​

F1 Transfer to LADO

If you are “in status” in the United States and your visa allows you to change your status, LADO will assist you during the process before making any payment, please contact us to request a free appointment with one of our DSO (Designated School Official) and bring your documents. What do you need to do?

  1.  Prepare your documents:​

    • A copy of your passport

    • A copy of your visa

    • Form I-94: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html

    • Complete a Form I-539: http://www.uscis.gov/i-539

    • A letter explaining why you want to study English in the USA and not in your country.

    • A copy of your bank statement, not older than 60 days, with a balance of at least $12,500 or the equivalent in your country’s currency.

    • Do you have a sponsor? If your sponsor is a citizen or resident (permanent or temporary) of the USA, he/she must fill out the I-134: http://www.uscis.gov/i-134 If your sponsor is not in the USA, he/she must write a simple letter (not notarized) stating that he/she will support your studies at LADO as well as your living expenses.

  2. Complete our online application, bring or upload your documents, and pay the $100 non-refundable fee.

  3. Send all the package to USCIS and wait for your Change of Status approval.

​

​

bottom of page