F-1 International Student Information

Welcome to the Ram Family!

We’re here to help you seamlessly transition to the United States! We recommend that you review the information on the Study in the States webpage to help you prepare for your arrival. You will find helpful information on such things as necessary documents, what an I-94 is, what to do if you are asked to wait for a Secondary Inspection, how to deal with an I-515A, and more!

You will also find other necessary information on maintaining your F-1 Visa Status and travel to the U.S. for international students. We’re here to help!

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Maintaining F-1 Visa Status

Learn how to maintain your student visa status.

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Understanding Your Form I-20

The Form I-20 is a required document and an important step in receiving your student visa.

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Employment as an International Student

Explore employment possibilities that exist for F-1 students.

Request Bill Receipt

Additional Information

You will need the following items:

An Angelo State University Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant F-1 Student Status
A valid F-1 visa (the visa stamp in your passport) issued by the U.S. embassy/consulate overseas
A valid passport
Your SEVIS fee receipt

To enter the U.S. as an F-1 student, Canadian citizens do not need U.S. visas.

Please be advised that you may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days prior to the start date in Section 5 of your I-20. When you enter the U.S., you will receive either an admission stamp in your passport marked “F-1” and “D/S” (duration of status) or a small white I-94 card with the same notation.

Questions? Contact Us!

Center for International Studies

cis@angelo.edu

325-942-2083

Center for International Studies

2419 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX

ASU Station #11035, San Angelo, TX 76909