STEP 1
Notify your institution of your intent to transfer to another institution.
A nonimmigrant student is permitted to transfer to a different school provided the transfer procedure is followed. To transfer schools, you should first notify the school you are attending of the intent to transfer, then obtain a FORM 1-20 A-B form the school you intend to attend. Transfer will be effected only if you return the Form 1-20 AB to the designated school official within 15 days of beginning attendance at the new school. The designated school official with then report the transfer to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Step 2
In order to be accepted at the Tampa Language Center, you must submit the following documents:
- Submit a completed application form (found on our website) by fax or email, or regular mail
- Pay the application processing fee of $100.00.
- This can be paid by credit card, check, or wire transfer. This amount covers our administrative expenses
- A copy of the receipt for the 1-901 fee
- Submit a copy of a financial guarantee or bank statement
• A current bank statement (or)
• A notarized letter from your accountant (or)
• A notarized letter from your bank
The financial statement must reflect the student's ability to cover tuition of at least $2,500.00 per quarter (3 months) or $10,000.00 per year plus accommodations - Submit a copy of your valid passport (Valid for at least 6 months more after the presentation day)
Once we have received, reviewed, and verified the submitted documents we will issue a letter of acceptance and VISA transfer form.
STEP 3
The VISA transfer form and letter of Acceptance must be taken by the student to the intuition where the original 1-20 was issued.
Maintaining your status in the United States
Upon entering the United States on an F-1 visa, you are granted F-1 status. In order to remain in status while you study at the Tampa Language Center, you must:
- Attend classes on a full-time basis (20 hours per week)
- Keep the 1-20 valid
- Pay course fees in full
- If applying for a extension it must before your approved ending date
If you cannot complete the educational program after having been in student status for longer than the anticipated length of the program plus a grace period in a single educational level, or for more than eight consecutive years, you must apply for extension of stay. An application for extension of stay on form 1-538 should be filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service district office having jurisdiction over your school at least 15 days but no more the 60 days before the expiration of your authorized stay.
- Leave the U.S. within 60 days after completion of your program
- Transfer to another school within 60 days after the completion of your program
A nonimmigrant student is permitted to transfer to a different school provided the transfer procedure is followed. To transfer schools, you should first notify the school you are attending of the intent to transfer, then obtain a FORM 1-20 A-B form the school you intend to attend. Transfer will be effected only if you return the Form 1-20 AB to the designated school official within 15 days of beginning attendance at the new school. The designated school official with then report the transfer to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Traveling outside of the United States
If you are planning to travel outside the United States while studying at the Tampa Language Center an appointment must be made with the Director to discuss travel arrangement.
Please note, your F-1 visa and passport must be valid in order to return to the U.S. If your visa has expired, you will need to renew it at the U.S. Embassy.