Affidavit of Support for International Applicants - Michigan State University
U.S. DEGREE EQUIVALENCY
Admission to a program leading to a
master’s or doctoral degree requires
completion of a level of education
comparable to a four-year U.S.
bachelor’s degree. High Scholastic
standing and suitable preparation for
the intended field of study are also
considered. Normally, Michigan
State University does not accept
three-year bachelor’s degrees,
diplomas or certificates as
comparable to a four-year U.S.
bachelor’s degree.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We recommend you begin the
application process as early as
possible because it takes time to
process your file and evaluate your
records. Please print your name on
the application as it appears in your
passport. The information will be
used to complete the necessary visa
documents (I-20 or DS-2019).
AFFIDAVIT of SUPPORT
Financial proof must be provided in
order to comply with U.S.
Government regulations. The
Affidavit of Support form is on page
9. Corresponding instructions are on
page 8. Final admission is not
granted until the Office of
Admissions is satisfied that all
documents are complete and correct.
At that time an I-20 Form will be
issued.
VISA INFORMATION
You will need a student (F-1) or
exchange visitor (J-1) visa from the
American Embassy or Consulate in
your home country. Do not obtain a
“B” (tourist/visitor) visa, because it is
very difficult to change it to an “F” or
“J” status.
F-1 Visa: This is the most common
visa for students. After your
application for admission is
approved, MSU will issue you a
Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 Form).
Immigration regulations require you
to attend the university or college
whose I-20 Form you used to enter
the United States.
J-1 Visa: The Exchange Visitor visa
classification is available to students
supported financially by MSU, an
agency, or government. After your
application for admission is
approved, the Office for International
Students and Scholars will issue a
Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange
Visitor Status (DS-2019 Form).
When applying for a visa, you must
present the following documents at a
U.S. Embassy or Consulate: a valid
passport, plus the I-20 or the DS-
2019 Form. You will also be asked to
show proof that you have adequate
financial support to attend MSU and
demonstrate strong ties to your
residence outside the U.S. Canadian
citizens are exempt from visa
requirements.
STUDENT/EXCHANGE VISITOR
INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVIS)
All international students holding F
and J visas will be required to
comply with U.S. Government
regulations. The SEVIS system is
designed to help the U.S.
Government keep track of
nonimmigrant students. A few key
points about SEVIS include:
The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security now requires that a SEVIS
fee be paid for each visa applicant.
For more information on how to pay
the fee, visit
https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
.
The Certificate of Eligibility (form I-20
or DS-2019) that MSU issues you to
assist your visa application has a bar
code on it that identifies you. You
must present this form every time
you enter the U.S. It is very important
that you keep track of this form. It is
also important that the name you use
on your application form should be in
the same spelling and order your
passport.
You will learn more about SEVIS and
your responsibilities to maintain your
student status when you arrive on
campus.
Please feel free to contact the Office
for International Students and
Scholars should you have questions
about obtaining your visa and your
immigration status while in the U.S.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Page 8 Michigan State University, 2015-2016 Application for Graduate Study
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