Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information

Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information



In This Section Section Home Enrollment Events Middle School Information Nights High School Information Nights About Us Student Placement Services New Families Center Services Appointments Getting here Intra-district Transfers Frequently Asked Questions Visa information Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information Staff Directory STUDENT PLACEMENT SERVICES NEW FAMILIES CENTER FAMILY RESOURCE	Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information Home > Visa information > Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information Foreign Exchange Student Visa Information ALL INTERNATIONAL/EXCHANGE STUDENT APPLICATIONS for School Year 2018-19 DUE BY JUNE 1, 2018 [APPLICATION WINDOW for 2018-19 School Year APRIL 1 to JUNE 1] Second Semester (School Year 2017-18) Applications due Nov 15, 2017 ------------------ Policies, procedures and tuition subject to change. Placement in specific highschool not guaranteed and subject to space. 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 Minimum stay - One semester Cannot receive a Diploma (but can participate in graduation ceremonies) Expectations of the Student, Agency & the School model "School Policy" pages 3-7 in the CSIET Advisory List Student generates state funding – Payment of tuition is not required Registered with Minnesota Secretary of State ISEO list here: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/study-abroad/international-exchange-organizations-in-minnesota/ F-1 Visa - Student Visa Enrollment grades 9 thru 12 only Enrollment via Student Placement Department: Contact Martha Swanson, PDSO :Martha.Swanson@mpls.k12.mn.us or Leana Hendrickson, DSO: Leana.Hendrickson@mpls.k12.mn.us ICE form I-20A now done on-line thru the SEVIS web site Payment of tuition required at the time of application - $9400 (1 full yr). Application (non-refundable) fee $75 may be assessed. Tuition and fees subject to change. Student does not generate state funding. Can only attend the school listed on the form I-20A Maximum stay – One Year Minimum stay - One semester 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 - Martha.Swanson@mpls.k12.mn.us)