Integrated Learning Center - International Students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DIVISION

The Integrated Learning Center is a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school and authorized by the U.S. Domestic Homeland Security (DHS) to issue I-20 forms. ILC’s International Student Division (ISD) is responsible for issuing I-20 documents and advising foreign students on immigration regulations. The ISD enters international students’ data and updates/reports any changes through SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). See www.ice.gov/sevis.

We provide services and support in raising cultural-awareness and cross-cultural communication. Our goal is to be able to answer all your questions and make your life in New York enjoyable and easier. International students are encouraged to visit the ISD, call or email us.

Our International Student Division provides services to:

Students who do not reside in the USA and wish to request an I-20 document from ILC, in order to apply for an F-1 visa at the U.S Embassy or Consulate in their home country.

Students who are attending another school in the USA and who want to transfer to ILC.

Non-immigrant individuals staying in the USA who want to change their visa status into F-1 student visa.

Non-immigrant F-1 students who fall out of status for reasons beyond their control who may be eligible to apply for a reinstatement of status. Please contact our International Student Division to determine if reinstatement is an option.

HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY AT ILC FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

Complete the ILC Admission Application. Please download the Application in PDF English version, and provide all necessary immigration and financial support documents. The completed Application and all supporting documents can be sent by email, mail or fax.

Mailing address:
Integrated Learning Center
Attn: International Student Division
1560 Broadway, Suite 514
New York, NY 10036
USA
Tel: +1-212-221-1302
Fax: +1-212-221-3945
Email: ISD@ilc-ny.com

Once you are accepted to study at Integrated Learning Center, we will send you a Form I-20 for initial attendance and you use the I-20 form to apply for a visa. Please note that if you request to have your I-20 sent by Express Mail or DHL, include $50 for Express Mail and $75 for DHL together with the admission application fee.

After receiving the I-20 form, the prospective nonimmigrant student must pay the $200 I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com.

To Pay Online
1. Go to www.fmjfee.com
2. Complete the form online and provide the necessary credit/debit card information; Write your name exactly as it is on your I-20 form.
3. Print a copy of the online receipt
4. You must bring the fee payment receipt with you to the interview. Keep copies of the receipt together with your immigration documents.
To Pay by Mail
1. Complete the I-901 Form (www.fmjfee.com). Write your name exactly as it is on your I-20 form.
2. Make a check or international money order in the amount of $200, payable to The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
3. The complete I-901 and payment mail to the address listed on the I-901 form.
4. A receipt confirmation letter I-797 form will be mailed to you. You must bring it with you to the interview. Keep copies of the receipt together with the immigration documents.

For more information see www.ice.gov/sevis/i901

Contact your local U.S Embassy/Consulate to schedule an interview. Complete all necessary visa application forms and prepare all required documents for your visa interview. Visa application forms are available at evisaforms.state.gov.

HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY AT ILC FROM WITHIN THE UNITED STATES

If you are a student who is attending another school in the USA and you want to transfer to ILC, you need to provide:

• Complete the ILC Admission Application (Download in Word format or in Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
• A copy of your passport, visa, I-94 and current I-20
• Transfer Certification Form (contact us for a copy of this form)
• You should apply for transfer from another school at least 60 days before you start classes at ILC.

If you are in the United States in a valid nonimmigrant visa status and eligible to change to F-1 visa status you need to complete the ILC Admission Application.
Please download the Application in either Word format or in Adobe Acrobat PDF format) and provide the necessary immigration and financial support documents. The completed application and all supporting documents can be sent by email, mail or fax.

Mailing Address:
Integrated Learning Center
Attn: International Student Division
1560 Broadway, Suite 514
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-221-1302
Fax: 212-221-3945
Email: ISD@ilc-ny.com

• Once you are accepted to study at Integrated Learning Center, we will send you a Form I-20 for initial attendance and you use the I-20 form to apply for a visa.

• After receiving the I-20 form, you have to pay the $200 I-901 SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com

To Pay Online
1. Go to www.fmjfee.com
2. Complete the form online and provide the necessary credit/debit card information; Write your name exactly as it is on your I-20 form.
3. Print a copy of the online receipt
4. You must bring the fee receipt payment with you to the interview. Keep copies of the receipt together with your immigration documents.
To Pay by Mail
1. Complete the I-901 Form (www.fmjfee.com) Write your name exactly as it is on your I-20 form.
2. Make a check or money order in the amount of $200, payable to The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
3. The complete I-901 and payment mail to the address listed on the I-901 form.
4. A receipt confirmation letter I-797 form will be mailed to you. You must bring it with you to the interview. Keep copies of the receipt together with the immigration documents.

For more information see www.ice.gov/sevis/i901

• Use a form I-539 to apply to USCIS for a change of status; File it with the fee and supporting documents.

• Receive approval from USCIS for the change of status.