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Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information
Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information

J-1 Visa - Foreign Exchange Student

·         Enrollment grades 9 thru 12 only
·         Enrollment thru an Exchange Agency listed in the CSIET Advisory Catalog
·         Maximum stay – One Year
·         Cannot receive a Diploma (but can participate in graduation ceremonies)
·         Expectations of the Student, Agency & the School
o        Model School Policy pages 3-7 in the CSIET Advisory List
o        Student generates state funding – Payment of tuition is not required
 
F-1 Visa - Student Visa
·         Enrollment grades 9 thru 12 only
·         Enrollment thru the Student Accounting Department
o        Contact Rich Goodwin for processing – 80033
o        INS form I-20A now done on-line thru the SEVIS web site
o        Payment of tuition required at the time of application - $9400 (1 full yr)
o        Student does not generate state funding
·         Can only attend the school listed on the form I-20A
·         Maximum stay – One Year
·         Can receive a Diploma and participate in graduation ceremonies
 
Common Visas allowed for attendance in public schools w/o paying tuition:
·         J-2 Visa – Spouse or Child of a J-1 Visa holder
·         F-2 Visa – Spouse or Child of an F-1 Visa holder
·         H-4 Visa – Spouse or Child of a H-1 or H-2 Visa holder
 
Common Visas NOT allowed for attendance in public schools:
·         B-1 Visa – Visitor for Business
·         B-2 Visa – Visitor for Pleasure

 For further information, contact Rich Goodwin in MPS Student Acounting Department - 612-668-0033.