Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information

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Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information

Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information

ALL INTERNATIONAL/EXCHANGE STUDENT APPLICATIONS DUE BY JUNE 15, 2017

For a guide to US international options and procedures visit the US Dept. of Homeland Security Guide for students : Study In The States

Guidelines for the Enrollment of Students with a Visa

Non-Immigrant (Visa) Classifications (most common):

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 Placement Department

o Contact Martha Swanson at 612.668.3705 or Martha.Swanson@mpls.k12.mn.us

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 Martha Swanson in MPS Student Placement Services - 612.668.3705.)