{"id":11206,"date":"2025-06-09T12:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T18:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/?page_id=11206"},"modified":"2025-06-12T19:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T01:54:02","slug":"f-1-student-visa-and-form-i-20-information-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/mx\/f-1-student-visa-and-form-i-20-information-2\/","title":{"rendered":"F-1 STUDENT VISA AND FORM I-20 INFORMATION"},"content":{"rendered":"

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F-1 STUDENT VISA\n
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\n \n \n WHAT IS THE STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM (SEVP)?<\/span>\n
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\n The Student and Exchange Visitor Program<\/em> (SEVP)<\/strong> is the Department of Homeland Security<\/em> (DHS) program that administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System<\/em> (SEVIS).\n It ensures that government agencies have essential data related to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors to preserve national security. SEVP provides approval and oversight to schools authorized to enroll F nonimmigrant\n students and gives guidance to both schools and students about the requirements for maintaining their status.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n WHAT IS THE STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SEVIS)?<\/span>\n
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\n The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System<\/em> (SEVIS)<\/strong> is a web-based system for maintaining information on nonimmigrant students in the United States. It is the core technology for the DHS in\n this critical mission. SEVIS collects current information from nonimmigrant students continually during their course of stay in the United States. \n \n
\n \n If accepted by an SEVP-certified school, foreign students may be admitted to the United States with the F nonimmigrant status. Records of these nonimmigrant admissions and continued participation in these educational programs\n are maintained in SEVIS. Furthermore, SEVIS enables SEVP to assure proper reporting and record keeping by schools and exchange visitor programs, thereby ensuring data currency and integrity. SEVIS also provides a mechanism\n for student and exchange visitor status violators to be identified so that appropriate enforcement is taken (i.e., denial of admission, denial of benefits or removal from the United States).\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n WHAT IS THE FORM I-20 AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?<\/span>\n
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\n The Form I-20<\/strong> is an official document issued by a U.S. school that is authorized to enroll international students. It certifies that a student has been accepted into a full-time academic program and is eligible\n to apply for an F-1 student visa.\n \n
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Apply for a student visa (F-1) at a U.S. embassy or consulate<\/li>\n
Enter the United States as an international student<\/li>\n
Show proof of student status in the U.S.<\/li>\n
Maintain legal student status during the course of study<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n Students must keep their Form I-20 valid, accurate, and accessible at all times, especially when traveling.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \n WHAT IS THE F1 STUDENT VISA STATUS?<\/span>\n
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\n An F-1 student visa allows a student from a foreign country to temporarily live in the United States for a defined period while studying at a school, college, seminary, or conservatory, which is authorized by the U.S. government to accept international students.<\/strong>\n \n
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The applicant must be enrolled in an \u201cacademic\u201d educational program, a language-training program<\/strong>, or a vocational program.<\/li>\n
he school must be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).<\/strong><\/li>\n
he student must be enrolled as a full-time student<\/strong> at the institution.<\/li>\n
he student must be proficient in English or be enrolled in courses leading to English proficiency.<\/strong><\/li>\n
The student must have sufficient funds available for self-support during the entire proposed course of study.<\/strong><\/li>\n
he student must maintain a residence abroad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
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\n \n \n UNAM-SAN ANTONIO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<\/span>\n
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All applicants must be 18 years old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
All future student visa holders must register for an Intensive English Program and a Conversation course<\/strong>, which amounts to a mandatory 18.5 hours of study per week.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Students are required to study full-time<\/strong> while on a student visa to maintain active legal status in the US.<\/strong><\/li>\n
All future visa holders ARE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE STARTING 2 SESSIONS.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Quarter and\/or private courses do not qualify for F-1 student visa status.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Students who do not study at least 18 hours per week risk forfeiting their student visa.<\/strong><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n Please keep in mind that the purpose of the proof of income, which you must provide to the U.S. government<\/strong> for your visa, is to confirm that you have the resources to meet any financial responsibilities<\/strong> related to your purpose for being in the country. If you hold an F1 visa, your purpose for staying in the U.S. is to be a student<\/strong>. This means that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expects\n you to already have a budget in place to cover all financial obligations to the school before you arrive. It is expected that you will consider this your first financial priority.\n \n
\n \n ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE NECESSARY CRITERIA FOR LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES TO BE ADMITTED TO UNAM-SAN ANTONIO, WHICH MEANS THE CONTINUATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \n HOW TO APPLY TO UNAM – SAN ANTONIO FOR A STUDENT VISA <\/span>\n
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\n Students interested in applying for a student visa or transferring their active student visa<\/strong>, must follow the instructions at:\n \n
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\n \n Note: all applications must be done online; any other form will be disregarded.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n UNAM-SAN ANTONIO RESERVES THE RIGHT OF ADMISSION, ENSURING THAT ALL APPLICANTS MEET THE NECESSARY CRITERIA FOR LEARNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES.<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n UNAM-SAN ANTONIO F-1 STUDENT VISA (FORM I-20) PROCEDURE, AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS<\/span>\n
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\n Applicants who are approved by the Acceptance Committee to study at UNAM – San Antonio<\/strong> with an F-1 student visa must pay the non-refundable $120.00<\/strong> application fee. Other required documents\n are the Affidavit of Financial Support<\/strong> accompanied by a bank statement or other evidence of funds, and a copy of the photo page of the passport. \n \n
\n \n Once these documents have been received, UNAM \u2013 San Antonio will digitally send the form I-20, the acceptance letter, and a list of the next steps to follow (Broadcast Message 2003-03: New Electronic Form I-20 Issuance Guidance\n on ICE.gov\/COVID19).\n \n
\n \n UNAM-San Antonio can only reissue the I-20 form only two times<\/strong> for each student. An updated Affidavit of Financial Support and back statements will be required before each issuance.\n \n
\n \n The student visa application is subject not only to each country\u2019s embassy processing times, but also to the processing times for the UNAM institution.\n \n
\n \n UNAM-San Antonio reserves the right to change the program start dates from your application, as it deems necessary.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n It will take up to 15-20 business days to process the<\/strong> I-20 form<\/strong> after all required documents have been received. Please check our website www.unamsa.edu<\/strong> for\n holidays, vacation breaks, and registration week, which could affect processing times.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n Keep in mind that the F-1 student visa issuance does not guarantee approval nor entry to the United States.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n <\/span>Note<\/strong>: Any communication concerning the F-1 student visa application and\/or any other documents, must be done directly with the student applying to UNAM-San Antonio.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n F1 STUDENT VISA APPROVAL BY THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS)<\/span>\n
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\n If the USCIS<\/strong> approves the student visa application to study in the U.S., UNAM-San Antonio will send a welcome email with the follow-up instructions<\/strong>. Upon arrival the student will start the\n registration process, tuition payment<\/strong> of the courses mentioned in your Acceptance Letter, as well as testing (placement exam) to determine the English level.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n F1 STUDENT VISA DENIAL BY THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS)<\/span>\n
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\n F1 STUDENT VISA DENIAL BY THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS)<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n There are many reasons why a student visa applicant could be denied, after relevant information is reviewed, and based on the standards established by U.S. law. In some<\/strong> cases, the applicant is informed about\n the reason for denial or illegibility. No refund should be expected of any fee you paid (non-refundable application processing fee).<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n <\/span><\/strong>UNAM-San Antonio does not<\/strong> have control over any decision taken by the<\/strong> U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/strong>. \n UNAM-San Antonio allows reapplication after a period of 6 months, from the date of denial. The applicant will be asked to re-submit all updated documentation. <\/strong>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n MAINTAINING LEGAL STATUS WHILE STUDYING AT UNAM-SAN ANTONIO<\/span>\n
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\n As a student’s status is related to the purpose, or reason why they want to come to the United States. The U.S. Department of State issues the visa based on your intended purpose – coming to the United States to study.\n \n
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Be enrolled full-time (18.5 hours per week).<\/li>\n
Pay all financial obligations<\/strong> on time.<\/li>\n
Purchase all mandatory class books<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Make academic progress from level to level toward completing the English Studies program and achieving the required English proficiency necessary for admission to a college or university.<\/li>\n
Maintain a passing grade of 85 or higher in the Core Courses (Grammar, TOEFL, and\/or Business English)<\/strong>, as well as in English Practice and Complementary classes.<\/li>\n
Maintain a mandatory minimum of 90% attendance in each class<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Maintain a valid F-1 student visa and regularly check the program end date on your I-20 form.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n The U.S. Department of State requires all student visas to have a valid U.S. address<\/strong>. You must inform the Designated School Official (DSO) of any changes in your address within 10 days<\/strong> (even\n if temporary).\n \n
\n \n A violation of the F-1 student visa immigration status will result in the termination of the SEVIS record. If this happens the student will not be in legal status and could have negative consequences.\n \n
\n \n If the student fails to maintain status, they no longer have legal immigration status<\/strong> in the U.S. which could compromise the ability to get any U.S. visa<\/strong> or apply for a change of status. You\n will have to depart immediately<\/strong> and can be denied future re-entry to the U.S.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \n STUDENT VISA HOLDERS ATTENDANCE POLICY<\/span>\n
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\n Since our English language courses are fundamentally intensive<\/em><\/strong> and taught in a fast-paced manner, it is important to note that one<\/strong> absence can<\/em> affect a student\u2019s overall grade\n and\/or the quality of their learning experience. In addition to this, students must<\/em> keep in mind that they are required to attend 90% of their class sessions<\/strong>.\n <\/span><\/strong>\n F-1 visa holders can only miss 10% of any of their classes<\/strong>. If a student misses more than 10% of any class, the student will be expelled from UNAM-San Antonio and their F-1 student visa will be terminated \n this Handbook.<\/a>\n \n \n
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\n \n Please follow the first steps of\n HOW TO APPLY TO UNAM – SAN ANTONIO<\/strong><\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n If approved<\/strong> by The UNAM – San Antonio Acceptance Committee to transfer the SEVIS record<\/strong>, the following will be required:\n \n
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An affidavit for financial support<\/li>\n
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Copy of your current I-20 Form<\/li>\n
Copy of student visa located in your passport<\/li>\n
Pay the non-refundable $120.00<\/strong> application fee<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
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You do not have to pay the $350 SEVIS fee again<\/li>\n
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The student will receive a welcome email with detailed instructions and the Student Handbook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
The student MUST REGISTER IN PERSON<\/strong> during the registration dates and times<\/strong> advertised in our Academic Catalog. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Once the student has registered and paid the tuition fee for the two required sessions<\/strong> (1 academic semester), a two-part placement exam will be administered.<\/li>\n
Once the registration process is complete, the DSO will print the new I-20 form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n Important Note: <\/strong>All new students<\/strong> must complete the required placement exam<\/strong>, regardless of their English language background.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n TRANSFERRING-OUT A SEVIS RECORD<\/span>\n
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\n A student can request a SEVIS record transfer to another Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified academic institution, during the 60-day grace period following your program completion. \n \n
\n \n The student must be accepted<\/strong> by another SEVP-certified school or academic institution, before the transfer can take place. \n \n
\n \n The student must request their SEVIS record transfer 30 days before the intended transfer date, and submit <\/strong>the following information to the UNAM\u2019s DSO:<\/strong>\n \n
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Written confirmation of the acceptance (New school Acceptance Letter)<\/strong><\/li>\n
Contact information for the new school\u2019s DSO<\/strong><\/li>\n
The SEVIS school code<\/strong> and the transfer-in form<\/strong> from the new school to ensure a correct school transfer.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n Note: <\/strong>you must allow UNAM-San Antonio 5 to 10 business days to process your transfer request. Once your SEVIS record is transferred, UNAM-San Antonio no longer has access to your SEVIS record.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n <\/span>Important information:<\/strong> If an F-1 student accumulates one (1) failure in any level<\/strong>, the student must gain permission from the English Department Chair in order\n to have another attempt at any level. If the student does not pass any level after accumulating two (2) failures in the program<\/strong>, the student is no longer eligible to register for the next session and will\n be dismissed from UNAM-San Antonio due to unsatisfactory progress<\/strong>. The student will only have 15 days<\/strong> from the start of the new session to transfer the SEVIS record<\/strong>. After\n that, the record will be terminated on the grounds of failing to maintain status.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n It is the responsibility of the student visa holder to remain compliant with USCIS and UNAM-San Antonio\u2019s policies.\n \n
\n \n UNAM-San Antonio will terminate a student\u2019s visa status in the event that a student becomes out of compliance according to their F-1 visa academic requirements. \n \n
\n \n A notification email will be sent to the student with information regarding the change of status, date, and reason for termination; information stated in UNAM-San Antonio policies and in compliance with SEVP-SEVIS.\n \n
\n \n Important Note:<\/strong> If the SEVIS record is terminated and the student overstays ANY<\/strong> grace period established by UNAM-San Antonio, the student could be accruing unlawful presence. This can lead\n to arrest and deportation proceedings. Accruing unlawful presence may result in being barred from the U.S. for many years or even permanently, as determined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. \n \n
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Otherwise failing to maintain status<\/li>\n
Violation of immigration status<\/li>\n
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Unauthorized employment<\/li>\n
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\n \n The termination of the SEVIS record<\/strong> means that the student is not in<\/strong> legal status<\/strong> according to the Department of Homeland Security,<\/strong> and needs to depart the\n U.S. immediately and can be denied future re-entry to the U.S<\/strong>. \n \n
\n \n Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm the departure of the student from the country.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n Important note: <\/strong>UNAM-San Antonio does not process reinstatements. <\/strong>\n \n
\n \n TRANSFERRING A TERMINATED SEVIS RECORD: <\/strong>UNAM-San Antonio does not transfer a terminated record unless the student is accepted by another SEVP-certified school or academic institution that is willing to do a reinstatement<\/strong> and sign a waiver. In this circumstance, UNAM-San Antonio will proceed with the transfer process.\n \n
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Written confirmation of the acceptance (New school Acceptance Letter)<\/strong><\/li>\n
Reinstatement waiver letter<\/li>\n
Contact information for the new school\u2019s DSO<\/strong><\/li>\n
The SEVIS school code<\/strong> and the transfer-in form<\/strong> from the new school to ensure a correct school transfer.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
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\n \n \n STUDENT VISA COMPLETION OF PROGRAM(S) OF STUDY<\/span>\n
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\n The student has a 60 days grace period to leave the U.S<\/strong> and go back to their home country. If the student departs the United States before the end of the grace period, the rest of the grace period is lost.\n If the student you fails to depart<\/strong> during the post-completion grace period, this could adversely impact their ability to re-enter the United States<\/strong> under a different nonimmigrant or immigrant\n classification in the future\n Students: Understand your Post-completion Grace Period | Study in the States (dhs.gov)<\/a>.\n \n
\n \n Important Note:<\/strong> If you overstay your 60-day grace period<\/strong> established by USCIS<\/strong>, you could be accruing unlawful presence. This can lead to arrest and deportation proceedings.\n Accruing unlawful presence may result in being barred from the U.S. for many years or even permanently, determine by the U.S. \n \n
\n \n Department of Homeland Security.SEVIS auto-completes<\/strong> the student\u2019s record after the appropriate grace period has passed. However, the student may not depart and return to the United States during the grace\n period. If the student departs the United States before the end of this grace period, the rest of the grace period is lost.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n STUDENT VISA VACATION BREAK<\/span>\n
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\n Student visa holders need to be enrolled full-time and can only take vacation during the Summer 2 Session (no exceptions will be made)<\/strong>.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n STUDENT VISA OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL<\/span>\n
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\n During breaks between sessions, students are allowed to travel domestically and internationally. Please inform the Student Affairs Office of your travel plans. International travel will require a signature on the form I-20\n for the student to be able to return to the United States. Traveling while classes are in session is only permitted in emergency cases. Please notify the school\u2019s DSO in case of emergency situations that require travel out\n of San Antonio.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n UNAM-San Antonio will send an email 30 days before the<\/strong> Program End Date<\/strong> printed on the form I-20, with follow-up instructions on how to extend the student SEVIS record.\n \n
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The maximum extension is up to six months depending on what level you are currently studying. <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n Important Note: UNAM San Antonio is only allowed to extend the I-20 form a maximum of three (3) times. Therefore, we ask that you plan accordingly.<\/strong>\n \n
\n \n Extension Eligibility Criteria and Requirements. Students must:<\/strong>\n \n
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Have properly maintained active immigration status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Maintain good academic standing and 90% attendance, as required by the English Department\u2019s attendance policy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Have a passing grade of 85 or higher in the Core Courses (Grammar, TOEFL, and\/or Business English), <\/strong>as well as in English Practice and Complementary classes.<\/li>\n
Have sufficient funds<\/strong> to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of their stay<\/strong> (including dependents, if applicable).<\/li>\n
Submit current and up-to-date financial statements<\/strong> and an Affidavit of Financial Support.<\/li>\n
Maintain positive code of conduct with peers, instructors, and department administrators, as outlined in the <\/strong>\n Student Handbook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Comply with the U.S. government regulations as well as school policies, rules, and procedures.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Pay the non-refundable $120.00<\/strong> extension fee.<\/li>\n
Pay for the tuition of the next academic session before UNAM-San Antonio issues a new I-20 Form<\/strong>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n The new I-20 will be processed during the expiration week<\/strong> of your current I-20 and will be sent digitally<\/strong> (Broadcast Message 2003-03: New Electronic Form I-20 Issuance Guidance on ICE.gov\/COVID19).\n \n
\n \n Important Note: <\/strong>If the student does not plan to continue<\/strong> their studies at UNAM-San Antonio, they must contact the DSO so that the SEVIS record can be completed or transferred<\/strong>.\n Failure to communicate with the DSO will result in automatic action by SEVP-SEVIS on the SEVIS record.<\/strong>\n \n
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\n The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not authorized<\/strong> UNAM-San Antonio to grant any student visa holder permission to work either on-campus or off-campus. \n \n
\n \n If the student is found to be working part-time or full time, without government approval, the employment will be considered \u201cunauthorized\u201d<\/strong>. This will result in immediate termination of the SEVIS Record<\/strong>.\n No refunds<\/strong> should be expected, and the student must leave the U.S. immediately<\/strong>.\n \n
\n \n As an F-1 student, the primary purpose for staying in the U.S. must be reserved for full-time study, so that academic and career goals can be achieved.\n \n
\n \n Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm your departure.<\/strong>\n STUDENT VISA HOLDERS AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER<\/strong>\n Students who have an F-1 visa are NOT permitted to work<\/strong> and therefore are NOT eligible to have a Social Security number.<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n STUDENT VISA HOLDERS AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER<\/span>\n
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\n Students who will be studying in the U.S. for more than 4 weeks (30 days) and want to obtain a Texas Driver\u2019s License, please visit the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at:\n Driver License | Department of Public Safety (texas.gov)<\/a> for more information.\n \n
\n \n U.S. agencies may need to verify the immigration status to process any application. If you need an immigration status verification for the DPS, visit the\n SAVE CaseCheck | USCIS<\/a>\n \n \n
\n \n Other documents that you may need are proof of enrollment, like your payment receipt at the time of registration.\n <\/span><\/strong>\n Important Note:<\/strong> UNAM-San Antonio does not give proof of enrollment (like letters or any other document) and is not responsible for any student involvement or outcome with any Federal and State agencies, other\n than USCIS and the DHS.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n CHANGE OF STATUS<\/span>\n
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\n Students who have been admitted to UNAM-San Antonio on an F-1 visa may request an F-2 dependent visa for children (under 21 years of age) and\/or a spouse. Pay the non-refundable $50.00 fee per dependent<\/strong>.\n \n
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Are NOT allowed to work.<\/li>\n
F-2 dependents are not allowed to study as full-time students. An F-2 status that wishes to pursue a full-time academic program, must apply for an F-1 visa status.<\/li>\n
F-2 visa holders lose their status once the F-1 student completes and\/or finishes their course of study.<\/li>\n
Children under the age of 21 with F-2 status may enroll in elementary, middle school or high school. <\/li>\n
Dependents lose their F-2 status once they turn 21.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
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\n \n \n STUDENT VISA APPLICATION DEADLINES 2025 \u2013 2026<\/span>\n
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Fall 1<\/strong>\n
Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> June 13, 2025<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> July 11, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n
Fall 2<\/strong>\n
Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> July 11, 2025<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> September 5, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n
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Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> November 7, 2025<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> December 5, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n
Spring II<\/strong>\n
Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> December 5, 2025<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> February 6, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n
Summer 2<\/strong>\n
No classes for F-1 visas<\/em><\/p>\n
Summer I<\/strong>\n
Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> February 20, 2026<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> April 6, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n
Fall 1<\/strong>\n
Last Date for Application Submission<\/em><\/strong> June 12, 2026<\/em>\n
Last Date for Transfer Visa Submission<\/em><\/strong> July 10, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n \n
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\n \n \n UNAM-SAN ANTONIO 2025 – 2026 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE<\/span>\n
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Session<\/strong> May 12 \u2013 June 27<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> May 6 & 7<\/em><\/p>\n
Fall 1<\/strong>\n
Session<\/strong> August 18 \u2013 October 3<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> August 12 & 13<\/em><\/p>\n
Fall 2<\/strong>\n
Session<\/strong> October 14 \u2013 December 4<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> October 7 & 8<\/em><\/p>\n
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Session<\/strong> January 12 \u2013 February 27<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> January 6 & 7<\/em><\/p>\n
Spring 2<\/strong>\n
Session<\/strong> March 9 \u2013 April 24<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> March 3 & 4<\/em><\/p>\n
Summer 1<\/strong>\n
Session<\/strong> May 11 \u2013 June 26<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> May 5 & 6<\/em><\/p>\n
Fall 1<\/strong>\n
Session<\/strong> August 17 \u2013 September 2<\/em>\n
Registration<\/strong> August 11 & 1<\/em><\/p>\n \n
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April 18<\/strong> \u2013 Good Friday<\/em>\n
May 26<\/strong> \u2013 Memorial Day<\/em>\n
July 4<\/strong> \u2013 Independence Day<\/em>\n
September 1<\/strong> \u2013 Labor Day<\/em>\n
November 11<\/strong> \u2013 Veterans Day<\/em>\n
November 26\u201328<\/strong> \u2013 Thanksgiving<\/em><\/p>\n NO CLASSES<\/strong>\n
<\/strong> April 28 \u2013 May 2<\/strong> \u2013 Fiesta Week<\/em>\n
July 28 \u2013 August 8<\/strong> \u2013 Summer Break<\/em>\n
December 15, 2025 \u2013 January 2, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Winter Break<\/em><\/p>\n
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January 19<\/strong> \u2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/em>\n
April 3<\/strong> \u2013 Good Friday<\/em>\n
May 25<\/strong> \u2013 Memorial Day<\/em>\n
July 3<\/strong> \u2013 Independence Day Observance<\/em><\/p>\n NO CLASSES<\/strong>\n
April 20 \u2013 24<\/strong> \u2013 Fiesta Week<\/em>\n
July 27 \u2013 August 7<\/strong> \u2013 Summer Break<\/em><\/p>\n \n
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\n The US government requires proof of income to confirm that you have the resources to follow through on any financial responsibilities involved in accomplishing your purpose for being here with an F-1 student visa. If you hold\n an F1 Visa, your purpose for being allowed to stay in the country is to be a student. This means that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expects you to already have a budget set aside for taking care of all financial\n obligations to the school before you even arrive. It is expected that you would consider this your first financial priority.\n \n
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\u2022 Tuition and Fees $3,500.00\n
\u2022 Living Expenses $9,000.00\n
\u2022 Total per Student<\/strong> $12,500.00\n
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\u2022 Per Dependent $4,000.00\n
\u2022 Total w\/ Dependent<\/strong> $16,500.00\n
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\u2022 3 Sessions<\/strong>\n
Tuition & Fees $5,250.00\n
Living Expenses $13,500.00\n
Total<\/strong> $18,750.00<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 Sessions<\/strong>\n
Tuition & Fees $7,000.00\n
Living Expenses $18,000.00\n
Total<\/strong> $25,000.00<\/p>\n
\u2022 5 Sessions<\/strong>\n
Tuition & Fees $8,750.00\n
Living Expenses $22,500.00\n
Total<\/strong> $31,250.00<\/p>\n
\u2022 6 Sessions<\/strong>\n
Tuition & Fees $10,500.00\n
Living Expenses $27,000.00\n
Total<\/strong> $37,500.00<\/p>\n
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\n Prospective students will be notified of the UNAM-San Antonio Evaluation Committee\u2019s decision\u2014acceptance or denial\u2014within 10 business days of the date the application is received<\/strong>. Please note that acceptance\n by the institution does not guarantee approval of F-1 student visa status.\n \n
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Executive Assistant to the Director<\/li>\n
International Student Advisor & DSO<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
UNAM San Antonio<\/li>\n
Office (210) 222.8626 ext. 0222 <\/li>\n
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