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Welcome International Students!

Welcome International Students!

 

Jesus School now has the great honor of being approved to accept international students! We are so expectant for all that the Lord is going to do as the nations gather together in His presence, worship Him and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the love of the Gospel with the world!

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Step 1

Apply to Jesus School

Apply for Jesus School and pay the application fee. Ask your references to fill in the reference forms online. After your application, your references, and your application fee have been received, you will have an interview. If you are accepted into the school, you will need to pay your deposit to receive your I-20 form to apply for your M-1 visa. Per SEVIS guidelines, I-20s will begin processing no sooner than six months prior to the start of the term you applied for at Jesus School.  All I-20s are processed on a first come first serve basis.

Step 2

Begin M-1 Visa
Application Process

Please allow a minimum of 30 days for your I-20 to be completed. You will receive a notification when it has been issued. The current status of your I-20 can be found on your profile page.

 

Link for M-1 Visa Application 

Step 3

Pay SEVIS Fee​

After you receive your I-20 form, be sure to pay the SEVIS fee for your I-901. This allows your M-1 application activity to be tracked, and is required for entering the country. Below is the link to see and make a payment for your SEVIS fee.

PAY SEVIS

Step 4

US Embassy Appointment​

After you have received your I-20 and have paid your SEVIS fee, please make an appointment with the American Embassy in your country to get your M-1 visa. Canadians are exempt from this step. 

 

The following documents are required, so please be sure to bring them with you to your appointment:

    • Passport
    • I-20 form
    • Proof of funds for the year (amount needed is printed on your I-20 form)
    • Receipt from the payment for your I-901 form (SEVIS fee)

Step 5

Pay Tuition​

All International students are required to pay their full tuition by the International Payment Deadline. Without the payment you will not be able to register.

Upon acceptance, the $500 tuition deposit fee will be due. All tuition fees for international students must be paid in full by the international payment deadline date as we are unable to offer any installment plans for internationals. The international payment deadline is August 27th, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Non-registration may result in your M-1 Visa status being withdrawn, which will require you to return to your home country.

Step 6

Entering the US

You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the first day of school. The following documents are required when you enter the country:

    • Passport
    • I-20 form with M-1 visa notation
    • Proof of funds for the year (amount needed is printed on your I-20 form)
    • Driving record in English from your country if you intend to drive (this helps keep your driver’s insurance low)

Step 1

Apply to Jesus School

Apply for Jesus School and pay the application fee. Ask your references to fill in the reference forms online. After your application, your references, and your application fee have been received, you will have an interview. If you are accepted into the school, you will need to pay your deposit to receive your I-20 form to apply for your M-1 visa. Per SEVIS guidelines, I-20s will begin processing no sooner than six months prior to the start of the term you applied for at Jesus School.  All I-20s are processed on a first come first serve basis.

Step 2

Begin M-1 Visa Application Process

Please allow a minimum of 30 days for your I-20 to be completed. You will receive a notification when it has been issued. The current status of your I-20 can be found on your profile page.

Link for M-1 Visa Application

Step 3

Pay SEVIS Fee

After you receive your I-20 form, be sure to pay the SEVIS fee for your I-901. This allows your M-1 application activity to be tracked, and is required for entering the country. Below is the link to see and make a payment for your SEVIS fee.

PAY SEVIS

Step 4

US Embassy Appointment

After you have received your I-20 and have paid your SEVIS fee, please make an appointment with the American Embassy in your country to get your M-1 visa. Canadians are exempt from this step. The following documents are required, so please be sure to bring them with you to your appointment:

    1. Passport
    2. I-20 form
    3. Proof of funds for the year (the amount needed is printed on your I-20 form
    4. Receipt from the payment for your I-901 form (SEVIS fee)

Step 5

Pay Tuition

All International students are required to pay their full tuition by the International Payment Deadline. Without the payment you will not be able to register.

Upon acceptance, the $500 tuition deposit fee will be due. All tuition fees for international students must be paid in full by the international payment deadline date as we are unable to offer any installment plans for internationals. The international payment deadline is August 27th, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. Non-registration may result in your M-1 Visa status being withdrawn, which will require you to return to your home country.

Step 6

Entering the U.S.

You may arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the first day of school. The following documents are required when you enter the country:

    1. Passport
    2. I-20 form with M-1 visa notation
    3. Proof of funds for the year (amount needed is printed on your I-20 form)
    4. Driving record in English from your country if you intend to drive (this helps keep your driver’s insurance low)

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before you leave for the United States, please familiarize yourself with the documents you will or could need when you arrive. It is also a good idea to make at least two sets of copies of these documents: one copy to leave with your family before you depart and one copy to give to your school officials. Required documents include your:

  1. Passport
  2. Visa
  3. Form I-20.
 

*We suggest having a copy of your acceptance letter, proof of financial ability and any other supporting documentation with you just in case the Customs and Border Protection officer asks for them.


*We highly encourage you to carry your original travel documents on you at all times while traveling. Please do not put them in your checked baggage.
For more information on traveling to the United States, visit the Getting to the United States page.

Benefits Available to International Students with M-1 Visa

While studying in the United States, you may be eligible to apply for certain benefits. These student benefits are not granted by SEVP and require students to apply to other government agencies to receive them. 

The benefits you are eligible for will depend on your student status.

Can International Students drive in the state of Florida?

International Students must have either a valid (not expired) Drivers License from their country or a valid Florida Drivers License to drive in Florida. For more information please refer to the links provided below.

Florida Department of Motor Vehicles

Studyinthestates.dhs.gov

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before you leave for the United States, please familiarize yourself with the documents you will or could need when you arrive. It is also a good idea to make at least two sets of copies of these documents: one copy to leave with your family before you depart and one copy to give to your school officials. Required documents include your:

  1. Passport
  2. Visa
  3. Form I-20.

*We suggest having a copy of your acceptance letter, proof of financial ability and any other supporting documentation with you just in case the Customs and Border Protection officer asks for them.

*We highly encourage you to carry your original travel documents on you at all times while traveling. Please do not put them in your checked baggage.

For more information on traveling to the United States, visit the Getting to the United States page.

Benefits Available to International
Students with M-1 Visa

While studying in the United States, you may be eligible to apply for certain benefits. These student benefits are not granted by SEVP and require students to apply to other government agencies to receive them. 

The benefits you are eligible for will depend on your student status.

Can International Students drive in
the state of Florida?

International Students must have either a valid (not expired) Drivers License from their country or a valid Florida Drivers License to drive in Florida. For more information please refer to the links provided below.

Florida Department of Motor Vehicles

Studyinthestates.dhs.gov