Documents & Forms
In order to receive your I-20 or DS-2019 from the Global Engagement Office (GEO), you will need to submit the required documents through the CCS Global Visa Information Application on Slideroom. The link will be sent to you by the admissions team. These forms are necessary to apply for your visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
Please note, if you plan to bring dependents (spouse or child), you will need to submit additional documents.
Required Documents
Statement of Financial Feasibility
In order to apply for an F-1 visa, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds at your disposal to cover the all-inclusive estimated cost of attendance at CCS for one entire academic year. Please note that your CCS scholarship and International Student Grant can be deducted from the total estimated cost of attendance.
The International Admissions office will provide these amounts to the GEO. Refer to the final page of your degree level Financial Aid Workbook for a helpful guide on how to calculate the funds needed, or by visiting the online International Graduate Workbook or International Undergraduate Workbook.
The following are acceptable financial documents:
- The financial statement(s) must be on official bank letterhead translated to English, issued within the last 6 months, with the total balance clearly stated and converted to a USD amount. Funds must be immediately accessible for the student’s use and cannot be received as non-liquid assets or investments.
- Scholarship letters on official letterhead with funds listed in USD.
- Loan statements for approved loans on official letterhead with funds listed in USD and the date the funding is available.
Affidavit of Support
If your Statement of Financial Feasibility is in someone else’s name such as a parent or relative, then that person will have to complete an Affidavit of Support. Your admissions counselor or the GEO will provide this document if needed.
Passport
You must provide a copy of your passport information page. Please be sure that the image is clear and all information can be read properly.
English Proficiency Proof
To receive an I-20 form you must meet the English proficiency admissions requirement. The admissions team will submit the results of your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam to the GEO. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Visa Process
Visa regulations and processes can get complicated, however, the Global Engagement OFfice is here to help! As an admitted student, current student, or alumnus, there are many points along your path when you will need to seek advising and support related to your immigration status or visa benefits.
- New international Students will receive information from their admissions counselor regarding materials needed in order to receive an I-20 form to start the F-1 Student Visa process.
- Returning Students: Please contact the GEO if you have taken a leave of absence from your studies and you require a new Student visa and/or a new I-20 form to return to CCS.
- New Exchange Students work with the GEO to submit the following documents required for the DS-2019 form or the J-1 student visa
Basic Steps to Obtain your Student Visa
After you receive your I-20 or DS-2019 form you will follow these next steps to secure your visa:
- Pay the SEVIS 1901 fee.
- Submit the DS-160 Visa application form and pay the fee.
- Schedule and attend a visa interview at your local U.S. embassy or consulate.
Helpful Resources
Prospective and current international students may use these government pages for up-to-date information regarding obtaining your visa and continuing on your visa as a student or exchange visitor at CCS.
U.S. Visas: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
F-1 Student Visas: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students
J-1 Exchange Student Visa: https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/
For more information regarding study in the U.S., please refer to the Education USA website: https://educationusa.state.gov/
