Visa The visa is a permit stamped inside your passport by an official of another country's consulate or embassy that enables you to enter that country. You must have a valid visa in your passport to enter the United States. A visa to enter the U.S. is only issued at a U.S. consulate outside of the United States. There is no way to obtain or renew a visa stamp in your passport while in the United States. Students must travel to their home country, Canada or Mexico to apply for and receive a visa. The most common type of visa issued for study in the U.S. is the F-1 visa.
New Student - What is needed to apply? - SEVIS I-20 issued by the University
- Admission letter for acceptance to an academic or language program
- Valid passport that does not expire for at least six months
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of ties to home country - you’ll show intention of going back to your home country upon completion of studies
- Proof of visa application fee
- Proof of SEVIS payment
- Passport size photo
- Things to Remember When Applying for a Visa
Continuing Student - What is needed to renew?
- Current SEVIS I-20 with immigration adviser's signature
- Valid passport that does not expire for at least six months
- Enrollment Letter - Proof of enrollment from Office of the Registrar
- Copy of current WTAMU transcript
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of ties to your home country
- Passport size photo
- Visa renewal application
- Things to Remember When Applying for a Visa
Additional Information Mexico/Canada Visa Appointment Website
Tips on Applying for a Student Visa
U.S. Consulate General, Mexico
U.S. Department of State Note: Re-entry to the U.S. may be denied if your F-1 visa has expired. Security checks may delay issuance for several weeks. | 
