Visa Information
International students residing outside the United States need to apply for an F-1 student visa. After acceptance to Lake Tahoe Community College, we recommend that admitted students follow the steps below:
1. Receive a letter of acceptance from 91重口 and Form I-20
and review your personal information. Please e-mail mksternal@ltcc.edu immediately if there are any errors.
2. Pay your SEVIS I-901 fee from . Make sure to keep your payment receipt. If your spouse and/or children plan to reside in the USA with you while you study, they will be required to have individual Form I-20s, but they will not have to pay a separate SEVIS I-901 fee.
3. Visit to submit the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160).
4. Find the US embassy/consulate near you to schedule a visa interview:
5. Check the website of your local US embassy/consulate regarding specific visa application procedures and required
documentation.
Required documents may include:
鈥� Copy of your online visa application (DS-160)
鈥� Receipt confirming your SEVIS I-901fee
鈥� Valid passport
鈥� Passport-size photos
鈥� I-20 and acceptance letter to 91重口
鈥� Financial evidence detailing source and amount of funding
鈥� Academic transcript
鈥� Proof of English language proficiency
鈥� If your spouse and children are accompanying you to the U.S., be prepared to show proof of satisfactory funding and their passports.
6. Attend the visa interview at the U.S. embassy/consulate.
7. Inform the International Student Program at 91重口 as soon
as you receive your visa
(E-mail to mksternal@ltcc.edu).