Necessary Documents Needed for an I-20
When you apply for admission to SUNY Maritime College, you will need to submit a number of documents in addition to your regular admissions materials. The complete list is below. If you have any questions about specific documents you might need to submit, please contact us.
• An Affidavit of Support and a bank statement from you or your sponsor's bank, both notarized, demonstrating your financial support. You must have minimum liquid assets of:
$37,431if you are applying as an undergraduate degree/license certification student
$28,153 if you are applying as a undergraduate degree only student
$28,002 if you are applying as a graduate student
• Students planning to bring a spouse and/or children must provide evidence of additional financial support: a minimum of $12,720 for a spouse and $4,500 for each child for the first year.
• If you are currently studying at another U.S. institution, you must submit copies of any I-20 forms previously issued and a I-20 Transfer Form To be completed by the international student advisor at the school you now attend. Also submit copies of your passport, visa, and I-94 card.
Timeline
Follow these steps to get your I-20 and student visa.
1. It's important for you to submit all of your documents to the Office of Admissions in sufficient time for us to process all the paperwork and send your I-20 form to you.
Use the following dates as a guideline (You can submit documents earlier, but remember that all bank statements must be current within six months of the date of submission):
• Fall semester: July 1
• Spring semester: Dec.1 of the previous year
2. Once you receive the I-20 form from SUNY Maritime, and your SEVIS Fee is paid, take it along with your Maritime acceptance letter and a notarized Affidavit of Support and bank statement to the U.S. Embassy or consulate in your country. For further information on obtaining the F-1 visa, go to travel.state.gov
3. Upon entering the United States, present your SUNY Maritime I-20 form to a U.S. immigration official along with your F-1 visa (stamped in your passport) and I-94 form (obtained on the plane).
Important Notice:
If you are unable to obtain an F-1 student visa (which requires an I-20 form) in time to begin classes, you cannot enter the United States on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa and register for classes.
Documents Needed:
Affidavit of Support
I-20 Transfer Form
