Academic Guides: Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS): Frequently Asked Questions

What is an I-20?
How should international students prepare to attend a residency in the U.S.?
Do I need a visa to attend an academic residency in the U.S.?
How do I pay the SEVIS fee?
How long should I allow for the processing of my I-20 form and F-1 student visa?
How long does it take to issue an I-20 after the application is completed?
Do non-U.S. citizens who come to the states for other business (work visa, tourist visa) need to get an I-20 to attend their U.S. residency?
Can I expedite my Form I-20 application?
If my F-1 student visa application is denied, can Walden University get it approved?
I have my F-1 student visa, current Form I-20, receipt of SEVIS fee payment, and proof of ties to my home country. Now what?

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