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, travel to the U.S., and frequently asked questions for international students. We’re here to help!
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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.
You are required to fill out the Check-In Form found here, as well as attend our Mandatory Immigration Orientation. Students are required to attend both days of the orientation. If you are not present for orientation, you will be billed $100 for non-attendance.
Please be aware that all non-immigrants, including F-1 visa holders, must have BOTH a COVID-19 vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one day before traveling to the U.S. before entry will be permitted.
Proof of full vaccination status against COVID-19 is required for non-U.S. citizen, non-immigrant passengers (including F-1 visa holders) arriving from a different country to the U.S. by air
