Visa and Immigration Requirements for International Students
DeVry is authorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to accept and enroll nonimmigrant students and requires international applicants certain financial and academic documentation prior to considering admission of international applicants and before an I-20 can be issued. Please note the following documentation requirements:
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Certified copies of college transcripts or the equivalent, documenting the required level of prior education must be submitted. Foreign diplomas and supporting transcripts not written in English must be translated into English by a certified translator and will require evaluation by a qualified official or an approved educational credentials evaluation agency. For detailed information, please contact your admissions advisor or request information today.
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If you wish to secure a sponsor in order to assist with their educational costs, Keller will provide you with an "Explanation of Cost" letter. To contact an admissions advisor, request information today and an advisor will contact you.
After the above information is received, your acceptance status is determined. When the above documents are in order, the following must be presented to an immigration officer:
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Letter of acceptance from Keller
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Original proof of financial support (e.g., bank statement or items that may be required by immigration)
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Valid I-20 - obtain from Keller
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Valid passport
Please check with your American embassy and/or consulate for other pertinent Visa and Immigration requirements. For more information about how to prepare for your study within the United States and/or find the American embassy/consulate near you, please visit the US Immigration Support web site.
