• A completed NYGC application signed by the student; (I-20 application PDF form)
• Proof of Financial Evidence.
  (All financial documents must be translated into English and the account balance stated in U. S. currency.)
  
  Please send ONE of the following:
  1. An official bank letter with date the account was opened,
   the current balance and the average balance over the past six months;
  2. A NOTARIZED sponsor letter or the proof of relationship if someone else will sponsor you;
   (sponsor letter PDF form)


• Registration fee for U.S. $200 This is a processing fee and is non-refundable.

Initial student who apply for F-1 visa in their own country:
You should bring to the U.S. consulate;

• The form I-20
• Admission letter from NYGC
• Valid passport (more than 6 months)
• Original financial documents
• Proof of SEVIS fee payment
• Visa application fee

Transfer student:
You should submit;

• Complete NYGC application singed by the student
• Proof of financial documents
• Transfer form from the previous school
• Payment for registration, $200, which is a processing fee and is non-refundable.

RULES FOR MAINTAINING VALID F-1 STATUS
You must keep following:

• Keep your passport valid at all times
• Report any change of address to International Student Advisor within 10 days of change.
• Attend the school that you are authorized to attend, as indicated on your form I-20
• Pursue a full course of study : 18 hours per week
• Register each session until completion or transfer to other school
• Obtain prior authorization from your international student advisor before dropping below a full-time course of study.

In addition, you must follow required procedures:

• Transferring from one school to another
• Filing application for program extension before expiration
• Do not work off-campus without INS authorization