• A completed NYGC application for admission signed by the student
• Valid passport (more than 6 months)
• Proof of Financial Evidence. (An official bank letter or statement in English)
  
• Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion; transcript if applicable
• Payment for registration $100 non-refundable.

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

• A completed NYGC application for admission signed by the student
• Admission letter from NYGC
• Valid passport (more than 6 months)
• Proof of Financial Evidence. (An official bank letter or statement in English)
• Proof of SEVIS fee payment
• Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion; transcript if applicable
• Visa application fee

Transfer student:
You should submit:

• A completed NYGC application for admission signed by the student
• Acceptance letter from NYGC
• Valid passport (more than 6 months)
• F-1 Visa and I-94
• Proof of Financial Evidence. (An official bank letter or statement in English)
• All previous I-20s
• Transfer form
• Copy of highest diploma or certificate of academic completion; transcript if applicable
• Payment for registration $100 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
• Completed the courses
• 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 course extension before expiration
• Do not work off-campus without INS authorization