What is the I-20?
The I-20 is the official document that your university sends
you after you have been admitted and have completed all the
admission steps, including providing financial documents. Once you receive your I-20, you can apply for your visa.
Below you can see an example of the first page of an I-20.
Do not begin the visa application without informing us you have received this document! We will provide you with comprehensive visa application guidelines.
Please also do not book your flight once you have received this document. There are steps that need to be completed before you can book your flight!
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