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Graduate School
Graduate Student Services Office
7054 Haycock Road, Suite 203 (0362)
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
703/538-3743 Fax: 703/538-8320
E-mail: mtelbisf@vt.edu
www.nvc.vt.edu/resources/international
From:
Marija Telbis-Forster
In order to verify your immigration status and/or issue the appropriate immigration documents, require the following
checked () items:
Financial verification, in ENGLISH and U.S. Currency Equivalent showing that you have at least $6,850
per year at your disposal to support your education. Copies or statements older than six months are not
acceptable. You may submit one or more of the following:
• A current bank statement and an official letter from your sponsor (affidavit of support)
• Written confirmation of a scholarship, fellowship, assistantship or other type of funding.
Affidavit of support from your sponsor. The affidavit must include a statement regarding the sponsor’s
willingness to support you financially, as well as the time period and amount of support.
Home country address (send by email to mtelbisf@vt.edu or by fax to (703) 538-8320)
Copy of Passport
A copy of your current I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students) if you are now in the U.S.
An International Student Transfer Form must be completed and endorsed by the foreign student advisor at
your current institution.
Verification of your immigration status if other than F-1/J-1. Please attach a copy of your documentation.
Please let us know if you wish to change to F-1/J-1 status.
Notes:
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If you have other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address, by
telephone at (703) 538-3743 or by email at mtelbisf@vt.edu.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Initials: _____________Date:____________
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REQUEST FOR HOUSING
The Gallery Apartment Building (Dormitory)
There are three types of apartments available at “The Gallery” located 1/2 block from the Prince Street School, and
approximately five blocks from the King Street Metro Station. The majority of apartments consist of a living/dining room, a
kitchen, bedroom, and bath and are expected to hold two students. There are also larger apartments that contain a loft
space in addition to the living/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bath, and these apartments are intended to house
three/four students. The apts. are furnished with beds, dresser, sofa, coffee table, end tables, and a dining room table &
chairs. You are responsible for your linens, shower curtain, dishes, pots/pans/TV & a microwave, if desired).
The rent, as listed below and subject to change, includes all utilities except phone, computer, and cable TV:
Fall or Spring Semesters Fall or Spring Semesters Entire Summer Semester*
2 person apartment 4 person apartment 3 person apartment
$1,800 per semester $1,300 per semester $1,050 per semester
(2 payments of $900.00 per person) (2 payments of $650.00/per person) (2 payments of $525.00 per person)*
Fall or Spring Semesters Entire Summer Semester* Entire Summer Semester*
3 person apartment 2 person apartment 4 person apartment
$1,600 per semester $1,200 per semester $850 per semester
(2 equal payments of $800.00/pp) (2 payments of $600 per person)* (2 payments of $425 per person)*
A deposit of $400 payable to BSR (Bluestone Realty) is required and will be mailed to students (applicable amount) upon
their departure. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and paid in full upon arrival ($135.00 per
semester).
If you would like housing, please fill out this form and mail it, along with a deposit, to the Resident Mgr. by April 1, 2006.
Apartments will be leased on a first-come, first-served basis. Only forms with deposits will be accepted. Please do not
Express Mail, FedEx or UPS mail to the Gallery since I am not there during the day; please use regular mail.
Ann Elise Schneider, Resident Mgr. *Students in a 2-person apt. for one summer session (vs. two sessions
207 South Patrick Street, #301 which comprises the summer semester) make one payment of $600 upon arrival;
Alexandria, VA 22314
students in a 3-person apt. for one summer session make one payment of
aesgallery@gmail.com
$525.00 upon arrival; students in a 4-person apt. pay $425.00 upon arrival.
(703) 684-4311
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Name: Male _______ Female _______
University in which you are enrolled: __________ E-mail address (print clearly!) * _________________
Level of education:______________________
Major field of study: _______________________________
Periods for which lease is desired (check appropriate time frames).
___ May 20, 2006-July 1, 2006 ___ August 19, 2006-Dec. 31, 2006
___ July 2, 2006-Aug. 5, 2006 ___ January 13, 2007-May 12, 2007
Current Address: _ __
Current phone number:
Permanent address and phone number: _______________________________________________________
Do you want a 2-person, 3-person, or a 4-person apartment? (very few 3 person apts. available)
Do you smoke? no
yes ____ (smoking is not permitted in the apartments).
With whom do you wish to share an apartment (no male/female combinations unless married)?
_________________________________________________(Roommate must fill out separate form).
Interests, desired roommate qualities:
________________________________________________________
Which best describes you (circle one): prefer quiet living environment
prefer livelier/louder living conditions

Fact Sheet
SEVIS Fee Payment Form I-901
The I-901 form is used to transmit the fee for F and J nonimmigrant applicants for a visa. The website for instructions
and to submit an online application or download a paper form is www.fmjfee.com.
Who is required to pay the fee?
If a person is seeking a visa from an embassy or consulate abroad for initial attendance (F1) at a school approved by
the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), or for initial participation in an exchange visitor program (J1)
designated by the Department of State (DOS).
How much is the fee?
For students (F1) $100
For spouses and dependent children of No fee
students (F2) or exchange visitors (J2)
For exchange visitors (J1) $100
How can the fee be paid?
1. Electronically, by completing Form I-901 through the Internet and paying with a credit card.
2. By mail, using Form I-901, and including a check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank and payable in U.S.
dollars.
3. By someone else. If you want to have someone in the U.S. pay the fee on your behalf, send them either a copy
of your completed Form I-901 or provide them with the information needed to complete the Form I-901 for you.
The person who pays the fee must attach the copy of the I-190 to the payment they submit; otherwise the
payment cannot be processed and will be returned based on the address provided. You may also have
someone else pay your fee on line. The person may complete the I-901 and pay by credit card or check
according to the instructions on the website. Be sure you provide the correct personal and school or exchange
visitor program information to the person who completes the I-901 for you.
When can I get the visa?
The SEVIS fee must be paid and fully processed before the applicant arrives at the consulate for the visa
appointment.
For those nonimmigrants who do not need a visa to enter the U.S. as a student or exchange visitor, the fee must be
paid and fully processed before applying for entry at a U.S. port of entry.
A receipt will be sent by mail to the address that you indicate with your payment. For those who pay the SEVIS fee
online, a payment confirmation can be printed out immediately after the payment is made, and used as a receipt until
the mailed receipt is received.
Having a receipt for the SEVIS fee payment will make the visa process easier. However, if you are unable to print a
receipt from an online payment, and/or do not receive your mailed receipt in time for the visa interview, you can still
go to your interview as long as your fee has been processed by the Department of Homeland Security.
How long is the fee valid?
The SEVIS fee is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of the initial application. If the applicant is unsuccessful
in obtaining a visa, he/she may apply again for the same or different program within 12 months without having to pay
the SEVIS fee again, as long as the fee payment made meets the fee required for the same or different program (see
the chart).
How can I get assistance with this process?
• Call the Form I-901 Help Desk in the U.S. at 1-785-330-1048 (Available from 8 am to 6 pm Central time
[GMT – 6] Monday through Friday)
• Email: fmjfee.SEVIS@DHS.gov
• Visit the SEVIS Fee website at www.fmjfee.com
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Graduate School
Graduate Student Services Office
7054 Haycock Road, Suite 203 (0362)
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
703/538-3743 Fax: 703/538-8320
E-mail: mtelbisf@vt.edu
www.nvc.vt.edu/resources/international
DS 2019 J-1 REQUEST FORM (Please use adobe fillable or print)
Last Name _____________________________________First Name_________________________________
City of Birth ____________________Country of Birth_____________________________________________
Country of Citizenship _________________________ Date of Birth _________________ Male Female
Foreign Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Email Address ___________________________________________ Passport #___________________________
Current Position
Undergraduate student
Graduate Student
Other_________________________
VIRGINIA TECH INFORMATION:
Enrollment/Visit Non Degree Master’s Short Term Scholar
Bachelor’s PhD Research Scholar
Virginia Tech Exchange Department _______________________________________________________________
Start date of your program ___________________ Proposed end date of your program ___________________
mo/dy/yyyy
mo/dy/yyyy
HOME UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
Home University _______________________________________________________________________________
Home University Officer
___________________________________________________________________
Contact number and or Email address_______________________________________________________________
Signature Approval ____________________________________________________________________________
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Purpose of DS-2019
Extension (Attach a letter from advisor stating reasons)
Begin a New Program
Overseas Visa Request
Transfer to other program_________________________________________
Replace a lost form
Other ________________________________________________________
Financial Support (please provide Assistantship Agreement or Financial Certification/Bank Statement and
Affidavit of Support in ENGLISH):
Source:
Amount:
Personal Funds
_________________
Virginia Tech (assistantship/scholarship) _________________
U.S. Government Agency
_________________
International Organizations
_________________
Exchange Visitor’s Government
_________________
Binational Commission of the Visitor’s Country _________________
Family Funds _________________
Other Source: _____________________ _________________
FAMILY COMING WITH YOU
Dependents Last Name____________________________ Dependents First Name ___________________________
Date of Birth_____________City of birth _________________________Country of Birth____________________
Male Female Spouse Child
Dependents Last Name____________________________ Dependents First Name ___________________________
Date of Birth_____________City of birth _________________________Country of Birth____________________
Male Female Spouse Child
Dependents Last Name____________________________ Dependents First Name ___________________________
Date of Birth_____________City of birth _________________________Country of Birth____________________
Male Female Spouse Child
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution