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Future International Students

We want your time at Northwest to be the full-college experience. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help you along your journey.

Steps to admittance

Steps to admittance

  • Apply online
  • Admissions decision and credit transfer evaluation
  • Receive your I-20
  • Apply for Visa and make your visa appointment
Transferring from another school?

Transferring from another school?

If you are transferring to Northwest from another U.S. institution, please

Follow the admissions process

Need to defer?

Need to defer?

If you need to request a deferral to the next available intake:

  1. Email intladm@achador.net for undergraduate deferral or gradsch@achador.net for graduate deferral
  2. Submit the $50 deferral fee 
  3. Please allow 10-14 days for processing
Before You Arrive

Before You Arrive

This checklist is designed to give you a quick review of what to do before leaving your home country

Pre-Arrival Checklist View PDF

How to get a Visa

1

Pay I-901 Fee

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of State require a non-refundable I-20 processing fee of $350 USD. You can pay the I-901 fee.

2

Fill out DS-160

You will need to fill out the DS-160, and pay the affiliated fee online before scheduling your Visa interview.

3

Pay Visa Processing Fee

After you have received your I-20, you are ready to apply for your F-1 student visa.

You must pay a visa processing fee of approximately $185 USD when you apply for a Student F-1 Visa.

4

Schedule an Appointment

Don’t forget to schedule your visa appointment when you pay the visa processing fee!

Check online for available visa appointments 

5

Gather Necessary Documents

When getting ready to travel to the US Embassy, students must make sure they have all supporting evidence. Required/Strongly Advised documents include:

  • Receipts from I-901 & Visa Processing payments
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • Form I-20
  • Passport

Additional evidence may include: transcripts, diplomas, standardized test scores, or bank statements from the last 6 months.

6

Attend your Visa Appointment

Prepare to attend your visa appointment by checking out this video by the US Embassy in India. 

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