It is extremely important that you now complete the mandatory steps to obtain an I-20. Please refer to the Form I-20 website for policy and process information and begin the I-20 process immediately.

The rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of State require all non-U.S. students attending Walden residencies in the United States to obtain an I-20 from Walden University for entry into the United States. Students who are citizens of Visa Exempt countries, Canada and Bermuda, do not have to apply for a separate visa; however, these students must obtain an I-20 and pay the SEVIS fee. Students from all other countries, including visa waiver countries, must also obtain an F-1 student visa for entry into the United States to attend Walden residencies.

Therefore, non-U.S. students cannot attend a U.S. academic event without having the proper documentation for attending an academic program. This documentation is the I-20 and F-1 student visa or, for students who are citizens of Canada or Bermuda, the I-20 only.

If you fail to comply with the above policy and attempt to attend a U.S. academic event without the proper documentation, you will be denied entry to the event.

Also, if you apply for your I-20 less than 3-4 months before your event start, there may not be sufficient time to complete the required processes and approvals for you to be able to attend your U.S. academic event.

If you have not completed the mandatory steps to obtain an I-20 and an F-1 student visa according to the above policy within 30 days prior to your U.S. academic event, your registration will be cancelled and subject to the cancellation parameters below.

• Cancellations at least 30 calendar days before the start of the event – 100% refund without penalty.
• Cancellation from 30 to 11 days before the start date – refund minus a 5% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation within 10 days of the start date – no refund will be issued.

To enter the United States properly, as you pass through U.S. Immigration and Customs please be sure to have your:

• Current passport
• F-1 visa (not required for citizens of Canada and Bermuda)
• Form I-20
• The receipt of your SEVIS fee payment

To check-in to the event at the international student table, please be sure to bring:

• Current passport
• F-1 visa (not required for citizens of Canada and Bermuda)
• Form I-20
• The receipt of your SEVIS fee payment

You will NOT be allowed to participate in the academic event if you do not have the listed documents. No exceptions will be made for anyone.