Applying for an F1 or J1 VISA
After you have been admitted to Concordia as an International student, please review the below steps to apply for an F1 or J1 VISA.
- F1 Students: Students no longer need to have Concordia mail them a physical copy of their I-20, the digital F1 I-20 is sufficient for your VISA interview
- J1 Students: Concordia will mail your DS-2019 form within the week of receiving all pertinent information
If you would like Concordia to mail you a physical F1 I-20 document, please follow these directions.
Provide proof of funding for a minimum of one year of study in the form of a bank statement, loan, etc.
If a relative or parent is sponsoring you, please submit a letter of support to accompany the funding. Your sponsor may have an affidavit from their bank sent to us or they may complete the attached form. You may email these documents to international.admissions@cuw.edu or upload them to your online application.
Submit a copy of your passport to either international.admissions@cuw.edu or upload to your online application.
Upon acceptance to the University, a $300 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required for undergraduate students.
A $650 tuition deposit is required for graduate students applying for Spring 2025 and after. This is not an additional fee, but a payment that secures your spot at the University and is put towards your tuition upon arrival. This deposit expires after 1 calendar year.
If an F-l/J-1 student is interested in receiving a dependent I-20/DS-2019 for his/her spouse and/or children, then the following form must be completed. On completion, additional instructions will follow.