Application for Visa Certificate
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INSTRUCTIONS: Submit this Application for Visa Certificate (AVC) DIRECTLY to the Office of International Student Services (OISS) AFTER you have been admitted to a full-time program of study at Teachers College, and only if you need TC sponsorship for an F-1 or J-1 student visa. After receiving this AVC form and all required supporting documents (see Checklist, below) the OISS will review your application. If approved, we will issue an I-20 visa certificate for F-1 status or DS-2019 for J-1 status. Please keep in mind that F-1 / J-1 status requires you to pursue, and have sufficient financial resources for, a full-time program of study. You may submit materials to the OISS by mail, courier, or fax. I AM REQUESTING (check one):
Form I-20 (F-1 Visa)
Form DS-2019 (J-1 Visa)
The I-20 is issued for F-1 student status. The DS-2019 certificate of eligibility for J-1 exchange visitor (student) status can be issued to students who receive substantial funding support from TC, their government or home country university, or other organizations. CHECK ALL OF THE BELOW. All of the following must be received before your AVC can be processed and I-20 / DS-2019 issued: Certified financial documentation (see section III-A) Copy of the identity and expiration page of your passport Copy of Teachers College admission letter Financial plan (see Section III-B) Address in your country of permanent legal residence Optional: Express service delivery fee (see section II)
Note New students: The Office of Admissions must also receive your Admission Response Form and tuition deposit If you are already in the United States: please indicate your current immigration status (F-1, J-1, G-4, H-1, etc.): If you are already in F-1 or J-1 status, you must also submit copies of all previous I-20s/DS20s, I-94 card and OPT EAD (if applicable). F-1 students transferring sponsorship from another school to TC must submit a completedF-1 Transfer Form (downloadable from http://www.tc.edu/international/newstudents).
SECTION I: PERSONAL & DEPENDENT INFORMATION
Your TC ID Number: Name (as on your TC passport): Your E-mail: Last / Family Name: First / Given Name: Middle Name: Your Date of Birth (mo / day / year): Mailing Address: (House / Building Number Street Name Apt. / Suite Number) City and State / Province and Country Postal Code Country of Citizenship: Occupation in Home Country: Permanent Legal Residence: Employer: Tel: Fax: Your TC Program Code: Title - Mr / Ms / Mrs :
Please list below any dependents who will accompany you to the U.S. in F-2 or J-2 status. Attach a copy of the passport identification page to this AVC. Use a separate sheet if necessary. IMPORTANT: Please provide (on a separate sheet of paper) your address in your country of permanent legal residence, if different from the address above.
Passport Names
Relationship
Citizenship
Place of Birth (City & Country)
Country of Legal Residence
Date of Birth mo / day / year
SECTION II: MAILING OPTIONS (SELECT ONE)
Send my I-20 or DS-2019 to my mailing address by international air mail (first-class mail for U.S. addresses), free of charge. Send my I-20 or DS-2019 by Express service, for a fee. To request express service, attach a bank check made payable to “Teachers College” for the appropriate US dollar amount (see chart below). Send payment to the Office of International Student Services. Payment for express service is nonrefundable even if you decide not to attend TC. Unfortunately, the OISS cannot accept credit cards.
East Asia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, NZ - $35 South Asia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Middle East, Turkey $50 Eastern Europe, Russia - $60
Western Europe, Caribbean, Central & Latin America - $35 Africa, Cyprus - $55 US & Canada - $20
SECTION III: DECLARATION OF FINANCES The estimated cost of study for a single student at TC, including educational and living expenses (but NOT including travel to and from your home country), is as follows. ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR YEAR 2009-10 9 months Sept. to May (24 credits) 12 months Sept. to Aug. (32 credits) Tuition @ $1127 per credit College Fee @ $385 per term Subtotal Tuition and Fees Health Service/Insurance Housing (Dormitory) Food Books @ $100/course Personal Expenses Subtotal Living Expenses TOTAL 770 $27,048 $27,818 2350 8,900 4,050 800 2,025 $18125 $45,943 1,155 $36,064 $ 37219 2,350 11,400 5,400 1,100 2,700 $22950 $60,169
Use the Academic Year budget if you will take more than 1 academic year to complete your degree (the expected time to completion is 2 years for the MA, 3-4 for the EdM, and 5-7 for the PhD/EdD). Use the Calendar Year budget only if you will complete your program in 12 months. If you plan to bring your dependent spouse and/or dependent children, additional funds must be certified in the amount of $750 per month for one dependent and $600 per month for each additional dependent. (A) Attach financial documentation. TC is required to verify that you have adequate financial resources to meet the tuition,fees, and living expenses of your fulltime program, and the living expenses of your dependents (if any) in the amounts indicated above.List below your funding sources and amounts, and provide clear copies of the indicated required documents. You may keep your original documents - you will need to present them to the U.S. consulate when applying for your visa and upon entry to the U.S. All documents should be translated into English where necessary. (B) Attach a written financial plan. Your financial documents must show that you have access to liquid assets (cash or readily-available reserves) for at least the first year of your program, covering the total amounts shown in the table of estimated expensesindicated above. If your program will require more than one year of study and you are unable to document funding for your entireprogram, you must also provide, on a separate sheet of paper, a realistic plan indicating how you will meet your expenses afteryour first year (e.g., you will receive parental support, retain your salary while on leave, etc.). Please note that since you will hold student visa status, you cannot rely on employment to help you pay your educational and living expenses. Your financial plan should show how you will meet future expenses beyond the first year of study, explaining in detail your ability or the ability of your sponsors to support you (e.g., outline expected income from salary, business activity, rental property, etc.)
Sources of Support 1. Personal Savings 2. Parent or Sponsor 3. Salary while on leave Scholarship and Assistantships (including TC awards) Other Sources: * Bank Statement should be current
Required Documents
At least 3 months of U.S. bank statements, or a bank letter signed by a bank official.The letter must indicate the opening date, the average balance, and the current balance of the account(s).* Signed affidavit (see below) and bank statements or other documents verifying the amount available.* Validated letter from employer. Copy of award letter from TC and/or other sponsoring agencies, including home government / university awards Affidavit from authorized person and bank statements if necessary. not more than 1-3 months old)
Guaranteed Support in US $ per year US $ US $ US $ US $ US $ US $
AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT: (To be completed by parent or sponsor of applicant, see #2 above). If more convenient, your sponsor may provide an affidavit on a separate sheet of paper. I hereby certify that I am willing, able, and do promise to provide the amount of US$ ______ per year for the educational r expenses of [NAME OF STUDENT] _______________________________________, who is my [RELATIONSHIP TO YOU] _________________ at Teachers College, Columbia University. Bank statements or other proof of my financial resources accompany this affidavit of support. Signature: ________________________________ Name (Printed): ___________________________ Date: _____________________ __ Address:___________ Sponsor's ________ Section IV: Certification and Signature - I hereby certify that all information on this application is true and accurate and that the stated funds are available for my educational expenses at Teachers College, Columbia University. Student's Signature:________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________ OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES Mail: Box 308 · Phone: (212) 678-3939 · Fax: (212) 678-3990 · Courier: 1230 Amsterdam Ave Whittier hall, L5,New York NY 10027 Email: tcintl@tc.columbia.edu · Web: http://www.tc.edu/international
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