Visa and Immigration
This document is issued by the University for an international student to apply for an F-1 visa
(I-20)
Is there a separate application for international students?
No, the application portal remains the same. International students can apply to the University of San Francisco through the Common App, Coalition App, or USF Direct Application. However, there are additional questions they need to answer.
These two international student visa categories receive direct visa support and advising at USF.
F-1 and J-1
This document is issued by the US government for the student to present when they enter the US.
US Visa
This important identity document is issued by the students home country government
Passport
The Certificate of Finances is required as part of the application process to show what?
(Ability to cover costs for immigration purposes)
This staff member provides immigration advising and general support to international students
(Each international student is assigned an International Student Advisor in the International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) office)
This school/institution type often means high school internationally.
College or Junior College
Name immigration statuses that fall under the US Resident with other status category on the application.
(TPS, DED, Asylee, Refugee, Undocumented)
Name three ways an international student can satisfy the English Proficiency Requirement
(TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, SAT, LOI, Eng Composition course, English Speaking Country)
Name one specific activity or event on campus designed for international students?
International Education Week, CultureScape, International Student Association, and other cultural clubs. All students are welcome to join.
What is OPT?
Optional Practical Training - Post study work authorization
Name two non-citizen categories that may be eligible for financial aid.
(Permanent resident, Asylee, Refugee, U4U, Pending statuses)
Aside from the visa process and immigration, what is an important difference between international students and domestic students?
(International students cannot apply for government financial aid but they are eligible for USF merit based scholarships)
Are international students eligible for on-campus employment?
Yes. International students in a degree-seeking program are eligible for on-campus employment up to 20 hours per week when school is in session.
Can we complete credit evaluations from international institutions?
The University of San Francisco (USF) requires international transfer applicants to submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign post-secondary coursework.