Students Applying for an I-20

(You must be a secondary school graduate.)

Before coming to the U.S. to study, you need an I-20 in order to obtain a student visa (F-1). To get an I-20, mail the following documents to the ELI Visa Office:

• A completed ELI Application for an I-20. (The application is in this brochure and on our web site)
• A notarized Affidavit of Support Form(Click on link)
• A bank statement from the sponsor
• If you are under 18 years old, a copy of your high school diploma or university records
• A check or money order for U.S. $80, payable to Queens College," as payment for the nonrefundable I-20 application fee.
• The ELI does not require proof of immunization. However, the Health Service Center at Queens College recommends that you be immunized against measles, mumps and rubella before you come to the US. It is a good idea to bring proof of any vaccinations you have had in your country with you when you come to the US.

Mail all of the above to:

Acceptance to the ELI (for students applying for an I-20)

You will be notified within one to two weeks after your application has been received whether or not you are accepted. The ELI will EXPRESS MAIL your official I-20 Immigration and Naturalization Certificate of Eligibility and your notice of admission. We will also return your original Affidavit of Support Form, bank statement and records. You must present all these forms to the American consular officer when you apply for your student visa.

Once you arrive in the U.S. , you must register in the ELI office in person and pay the semester's tuition in full plus a $20 registration fee. For new students, we cannot accept tuition through the mail, nor do we accept electronic transfers

Tuition and Refund Policy

Students Who are in the United States

* How to fill out the Affidavit of Support Form

 (FORM I-134)

Print and fill out an Affidavit of Support Form . The form must be notorized.

In order to fill out the Affidavit of Support, it is necessary for the sponsor to have $20,000. The estimated expenses for the academic year are as follows:

Tuition and fees for two semesters:     $4,780

Living expenses for one year:           $14,000

Room and board:                            _______

Total:                                              $18,780