TRANSFER TO TLC

F1/I-20 VISA GUIDELINES FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

For more information on becoming a student in America, you can visit these websites:

StudyintheStates.dhs.gov

www.ice.gov/sevp

RATES FOR FULL TIME  F1 STUDENTS

1 level = 12 weeks of instruction

 $3,160.00 in advance. This saves you $125.00!

**Installments of $1,095.00/4 weeks are also available**

Annual Registration Fee $150.00

Classes meet Monday-Thursday from 9AM-2PM.

No night schedules or online classes available.

You can transfer up to 10 days after a start date.


The registration fee of $150.00 for our Intensive English Program is to be paid at the beginning of the student's first enrolled quarter. Books are not included (normally $100-150 per quarter).


SEE THE STEPS TO APPLY BELOW!


STEP 1

Notify your institution of your intent to transfer to another institution. Fill out the top of this TRANSFER FORM and email it to your DSO at your current school.


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 from the school you intend to attend. The transfer will be completed 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 will then report the transfer to SEVIS.

STEP 2

In order to be accepted at the Tampa Language Center, you must submit the following documents:

  • A current bank statement to cover tuition and living expenses for at least 3 months(1 quarter). Funds must show at least $6500.00 USD if you are single. If you are married or have children, call or email our office to ask how much you need to prove. We need to have original documents OR electronic documents from your institution.

 OR

  • A financial guarantee statement(<--click here) from your sponsor with a current financial statement (We need to have original documents from your sponsor's banking institution OR electronic documents from your sponsor's institution.) and a picture ID of your sponsor. 

THEN, pay the application processing fee of $135.00 (I-20 Application fee is different than the registration fee). This can be paid by credit card, check, or on our website. This amount covers your placement test and it is not refundable.


Once we have received, reviewed, and verified the submitted documents, we will issue a letter of acceptance and VISA transfer in form within 3 to 5 business days.

STEP 3

The VISA transfer-in form and the letter of acceptance from TLC must be taken by the student to the institution where the last I-20 was issued. Please follow all instructions from your previous DSO.

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 your I-20 valid
  • Pay course fees in full
  • You must show progress in your program of study
  • If applying for an extension it must be done 30 days 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 30 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 I-20 A-B form the school you intend to attend. Transfer will be effected only if you return the Form I-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 Principal Designated School Official to discuss travel arrangements. Your I-20 must be signed before travelling abroad.

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.

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