Getting Your Visa

I-901 SEVIS Fee

The first step to getting your F-1 visa is to submit payment for the I-901 SEVIS Fee. Once you have received your acceptance letter and I-20 from NCTC, you will need to visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website to pay your I-901 fee. 

Pay SEVIS Fee

Visa Interview

After paying your SEVIS fee, you can schedule your visa appointment!

Search www.usembassy.gov to find a consulate or embassy in your country.

When going to your visa interview, take the following documents with you:

• Visa Application (Form DS-160 confirmation page with bar code)
• Visa Application Fee Payment Receipt
• I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment Receipt
• NCTC Acceptance Letter
• Valid Passport
• Original Initial I-20 from NCTC Signed and Dated
• Original Bank Statements or Letter
• Original Statement of Financial Support and Affidavit of Sponsor Providing Free Room and Board Form (If applicable)
• Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE scores, or TOEFL Exemption Form)
• Academic transcripts and/or diploma from current and/or previous institutions.

Additional documents may be required depending on country/embassy. Please check the U.S. embassy website for you country to ensure you have all the documents you need for your appointment.

Arriving in the U.S.

F-1 Students can arrive in the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on their I-20.

After arriving in the U.S., email the following documents to international@nctc.edu:

• F-1 Visa
• Signed and Dated I-20
• Most Recent I-94
• Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (if not already submitted)
• TSI Scores

Once all remaining requirements are met, you can be registered for classes.