The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a central computerized system that maintains and manages data about foreign students, exchange visitors and their dependents during their ...

It is advisable to apply for your visa well in advance of the date you will begin your studies, but not more than 365 days before the program start date listed in section five of your I-20. Applying ...

Do not use a tourist visa to enter the United States to study at Smith. If you do not already have a U.S. visa valid for study in the U.S., Smith College will need to sponsor you to obtain one. The ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...