Non-Immigrant Visas

Students/Exchange Program Visa Applicants

In addition to the general application requirements, if you wish to study in the U.S. you must present the following additional documentation:

1. Complete original SEVIS compliant I-20 or DS-2019 (all pages) issued by the school or program sponsor. Handwritten I-20 forms are not accepted.
2. Unless otherwise exempt, participants whose SEVIS I-20 was issued on or after September 1, 2004 must pay a SEVIS I-901 Fee to the Department of Homeland Security for each individual program. The fee may be paid either through a special website (fmjfee.gov), via western union, or by mail on form I-797
3. Original evidence of academic preparation, such as Kenya National Examination Council certificate, TOEFL, and SAT score reports, school transcripts, school leaving certificates, etc.
4. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover all expenses for the first year of study and the ability to generate the funding for the full course of study, for example:

• Notarized affidavit of support from the sponsor with a written statement explaining why the sponsor wishes to support you.
• Proof of the sponsor’s income and investments.
• Original bank statements for the past TWELVE months from the sponsor.

Returning students need:

1. A new I-20 or an I-20 that has been endorsed on the back by a school official within the past 12 months.
2. A certified copy of your grades from the school in which you are enrolled or previous school.
3. Financial documents from you or your sponsor, showing your ability to cover the cost of your school.

Returning students are not required to pay the SEVIS fee.

Kenyan student applicants are not required to pay any visa issuance fee.

For more information about studying in the United States please visit http://travel.state.gov or Education USA, or contact the American Educational Advising Center - Maksons Plaza 2 Floor (Parklands Rd.) on 0733-799210.