Visa Information

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The F-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa intended for persons who plan to enter the U.S. temporarily for the purpose of full-time study and return to their home countries following completion of their studies. As with all visas, there are regulations about how to apply for an F-1 visa, how to transfer to Eastern if holding an F-1 visa from another school, and how to change visa status to F-1 if holding a different visa status in the U.S. The various topics below will help prospective students understand the process they must undergo to come to Eastern.

General Information about the F-1 Visa

Documenting Finances for the F-1 Visa
How to Obtain an F-1 Visa at a US Consulate
How to Pay the SEVIS Fee
Transferring to Eastern on an F-1 Visa
Change of Status to F-1
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