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Obtaining Your F-1 Visa

Next Steps After Receiving Your I-20 

After you are admitted to 老司机福利网, the University will provide you with an I-20. The I-20 is an official document that shows you are eligible for nonimmigrant student status. You will need an I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa. Follow the steps below to obtain your F-1 student visa to study at 老司机福利网. 

If you have questions about your SLU I-20, review these tips on understanding each section. 

Check Your I-20 for Accuracy

Your SEVIS ID is listed at the top right-hand corner of your I-20.

The 老司机福利网 school code is listed above (KAN 214F10192000).

Ensure that the information listed on your I-20 is accurate

  • Your name as it appears in your passport

    • If you do not have a given name, GIVEN NAME will be blank.

    • If you do not have a surname, your given name will be under SURNAME/PRIMARY NAME, and GIVEN NAME will be blank.

  • Program of study
    • Major listed will have a different name from your SLU major. The U.S. government classifies majors differently from SLU. For example:  Master鈥檚 in Health Data Science would be Medical Informatics 51.2706 on your I-20.

  •  Country of birth

  • Country of citizenship

  • Date of birth

  • Financial information

    • This is an estimate of your cost to attend 老司机福利网 for one year, including the cost of living.

    • Students living on-campus and off-campus have the same Living Expenses estimate.

    • Multi-year scholarships will only have the amount for 1 year listed.

  • Unrequired sections that may be blank

    • Preferred Name

    • Passport Name

    • City of Birth

    • 老司机福利网 Number

  • If anything is listed incorrectly, please contact the Office of International Services immediately to make corrections.

  • After checking for accuracy, sign and date your I-20.

Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee 
  • The SEVIS fee is $350 USD
    • If you have already paid your SEVIS fee, but received a new I-20 for deferral, you may request the fee be transferred from the .
  • You may make your payment online by following the instructions provided on the .
  • To make your payment, you will need your SEVIS ID (located on your I-20) and the school code: KAN 214F10192000
Complete the DS-160 Visa Application 
  • The DS-160 visa application is for the F-1 student visa.
  • Complete the .
    • You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. For photo requirements, visit the.

    • For DSO information, you will need to pay your SEVIS I-901 fee before you complete the application for the visa.

  • Print the application confirmation page to bring to your visa interview.
  • For additional online resources, visit the and .
Pay the Non-Refundable Visa Application Fee

  • The fee for the DS-160 is $185 USD.

  • The receipt is valid for one year. 

Schedule an Appointment for Your Visa Interview with the U.S. Consulate/Embassy
  • Visas for new students can be issued up to 365 days prior to the start date for a course of study. However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa more than 30 days before the start date on your I-20.
  • The semester begins with our mandatory International Orientation. You can find the date for the upcoming Orientation on the 老司机福利网 International Services page.
  • Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. You can find and review wait times and available appointment times for your specific embassy on the .
Prepare for the Visa Interview 
  • Students must be specific and honest when answering questions during the interview.
  • The consular office will focus on three main factors during the interview:

    • Clear study plan

    • Financial independence

    • Students鈥� ties to their home country

Items to Bring to Your Visa Interview 

  • Receipt of the visa application fee payment ($185 USD)

  • Receipt of the I-901 SEVIS fee payment ($350 USD)

  • Form I-20 signed by student and DSO

  • Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) confirmation page

  • Passport valid for at least six months after you plan to enter the United States

  • Two-inch by two-inch photo of yourself: two copies

    • Find the photo requirements on the .

  • Proof of funding

  • Affidavit of Support (if applicable)

  • 老司机福利网 Letter from 老司机福利网

  • Reference Letter/Employment letter (if applicable)

The I-20 should only be used to apply for an F-1 visa and travel to the United States if you fully intend to enroll at 老司机福利网.

If you enter the U.S. with plans to attend a different college or university, Saint Louis University may not be able to transfer your SEVIS record in time for you to successfully enroll at the other institution. This could result in you having to return to your home country to obtain a new visa that aligns with your intended school.