PREPARING TO GO - SU Abroad - Syracuse University

number to quote on Appendix 8 Self Assessment form (one of the supporting
documents). We will send this number to you via e-mail. When you receive it you
should write this number on Appendix 8 Self Assessment Form, under question 5.2.
• Biometric (finger print scan and digital photo) appointment confirmation - When you
complete and pay for your application online, you will be directed to make an appointment at an
Application Support Center (ASC) for your biometric data (digital photo and finger scan). There
are 129 centers around the United States, including one in Syracuse. You should choose one
convenient to your home or campus address, or to a location where you will be at that
time. Please note that appointments may not always be available immediately at the ASC,
especially during holiday times, so you should complete the online application as soon after June
10 as possible (you can’t apply more than 3 months before departure).
• Evidence of maintenance funds - financial documentation. Details are in the visa packet.
• Non-US Citizens - Evidence of your Immigration Status in the USA and permission to re-enter
the USA after your trip. Please submit original documents. Examples include:
o Permanent Resident Card
o Valid US visa (e.g., H1B, F1)
o Advance Parole Document
o Employment Authorization Card (does not permit re-entry to US)
o Valid DS 2019 (Formerly IAP66)
o Valid I-20 (must be signed on the reverse by designated school official)
o Valid I-94
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NON-US CITIZENS:
• If you are a visa national, you need a visa for every entry into the UK. Please see this page to
determine if your country of citizenship is listed:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/appendix1/. If
your country of citizenship is listed, you need to apply ahead of time for at least a student visitor
visa. Currently this visa costs approximately $125 (£78). If you are planning to do an
internship, work (including work study), or staying for a summer UK program, you must apply for
the Tier 4 visa. If your country of citizenship is not listed indicating that you are not a visa national,
you don't need to apply for the student visitor visa ahead of time but you will need the Tier 4 visa if
you are planning to do an internship, work, or are staying for a summer program in the UK.
• If you are a non-US citizen, you must apply for visas for every country you hope to travel to
BEFORE you leave the US. For example, if you plan to travel over the break to Italy, Ireland,
France, etc. you need to contact the consulates of those countries with the details of your specific
situation and to find out what the visa requirements and application process are for that particular
country. The same thing applies to any countries visited during field trips. You must find out what
the visa requirements are ahead of time. Please Note: You cannot apply for European visas once
you are in the UK.
Visa processing time is about 2-3 weeks, as it is busy over the summer. You can begin submitting
your online visa application on June 10 (you can’t apply more than three months before departure).
Students attending the pre semester seminar can submit the application beginning on May 31.
When making travel plans over the summer, please keep in mind that you must submit your
original passport with the rest of the supporting documents to the British Consulate.
Preparing to Go: London – Fall 2012
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