required documents for new f-1 or j-1 visas
SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019
If you will need to apply for a new visa, check the front of your I-20 or DS-2019 carefully to be sure the field of study, level of study, and source of funds are still correct. If you will need a new I-20 or DS-2019, you must provides updated proof of financial support, unless current information is already on file. Allow seven to ten working days for the Center for International Programs to prepare new visa documents for you.
Passport
Check the expiration date of your passport. If traveling abroad, your passport MUST be valid at least six months into the future upon your return to the United States. Passports may be renewed at your country’s embassy or consulate in the United States, or in your home country. To obtain up-to-date information on passport renewal, point your web browser to http://www.embassy.org/embassies
Letter of Certification
This is a letter issued by the Center for International Programs that verifies that you are a student at Saint Mary’s College of California and that you are maintaining valid status. It is required for a new visa application. Any international student traveling outside that United States who will be applying for a new F-1 or J-1 visa should request such a letter from the CIP at least ten days prior to travel.
