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How to Obtain a Student Visa

PC TECH is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. As we are an English Language school as well as vocational school, we can issue a Form I-20 (Certificate for Eligibility) for Non-immigrant student status through the Office of International Students (OIS). The Form I-20 is the application for Student Visa Status for international students.

There are five Steps to obtain Student Visa (If you are already in USA)

Step 1:Complete to register for Full Time Course

International Students coming from abroad must enter the full-time intensive program (18 hours of study per week), not part-time program. In order to complete this step, fill out the enrollment agreement and send it to school by fax. An Original Enrollment Agreement is submitted when you reach school. To complete step 1, simply:

  • Decide the program as well as the lengths of the course.
  • Submit Enrollment Agreement by Fax (1-212-808-4749) or Mail.
  • Pay the tuition fee and I-20 application fee ($100) to School by check, wire transfer or credit card.

    Accepted payment methods
    Credit Card - Visa/ Master/ American Express
    Checks - Personal checks/ Travelers checks/ Money orders
    Other- Cash and Bank wire Transfer

Step 2:Submit required documents to obtain I-20

To receive I-20, you are required to submit additional documents besides Enrollment Agreement mentioned above. You must show that you have sufficient funds or financial support. In order to do this you should have:

  • A completed PC TECH I-20 Application Form.
  • Bank statement or a letter in English showing that the student has the required amount of funds that will be available for student use. If students intend to live with a family member while studying, the student must provide a notarized letter from their relative stating that they are taking responsibility of for the student’s room and board. This letter will fulfill the requirements for “living expenses.”
  • Notarized Affidavit of Support Form filled out and signed by the owner of the above bank account.
  • Copy of passport
  • High School Diploma (Optional: IT Courses Only)

Step 3:Receive I-20 along with Welcome Kit

The school will issue I-20 and send it along with Welcome Kit via Fed Ex within a week after confirming all the documents as well as payments.

Step 4:Start Procedure to obtain Student Visa

“In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person interview. However, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student visas. Students should consult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructions.

Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period. Students need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the Embassy. To the extent possible, students should bring the documents suggested below, as well as any other documents that might help establish their ties to the local community.” (-Travel State Government in USA)

To find information specific to your country or region, you may also go to the Web site of your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate by clicking Locate a Consular Office.

  • A passport valid for traveling to the United States if you don't have
  • An appointment for the interview
  • Documents necessary to submit at the interview
  • I-901 Fee (SEVIS FEE) and print the receipt
  • Visa Application Fee

Note: Students must show that they have ties to their home country. This is to ensure that the student will return home after their studies. Acceptable proof includes family and other commitments to your home country.

Step 5:Receive Visa

Once you receive your visa from the embassy, inform the school about that, as well as your intended departure date.

Note:PCTECH is not responsible for approving your Visa status. The decision of approving completely depends on the US embassy or Consulate in your respective country .

If your visa is denied or you canceled the admission, you will be refunded the amount you paid after deducting the following;

  • International express $100.00(In case you canceled the admission before we post documents, it would be refundable)
  • I-20 Processing fee:$100.00
  • Program registration fee:$100.00

You must return everything PCTECH mailed to you with the denial from US Consulate.

For Transfer Students in USA

If you are attending a college or university or language schools in the United States, you must obtain a Transfer Form from PC TECH. Be sure to complete the Transfer Form from the current school (or the school you last attended).Your SEVIS record must be released from your former school to the PC TECH.

Note: Besides listed items in Step 1-2, additional documents are;

  • Transfer Form
  • Copy of Current I-20

If you have any questions, please contact us info@getitnyc.com