Application Process for F-1 VISA Students

Thank you for your interest in the PYLUSD International Student Program.  The following information outlines the application process to study at one of our four award-winning high schools. 

 

Step 1: To be considered for acceptance, students must submit an International Student Application.

 

Step 2: After initial review of the application, students will be contacted to submit the following:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of transcript
• Copy of immunization records, translated in English

 

Step 3: After all documents have been received, students will be contacted to schedule an online interview via Zoom.

 

Step 4: Once accepted into the PYLUSD International Student Program, students will receive an acceptance letter, tuition invoice, and payment instructions.  

 

Step 5 (New VISA Applicants): After tuition has been paid in full, the PYLUSD will issue a Form I-20. The Form I-20 is needed to apply for the F-1 Student visa at the American Embassy in the student's home country. Once you receive the Form I-20 pay the I-901 fee at www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/.  The fee must be paid before making an appointment with the Embassy. 

 

Step 5 (Transferring Students): After tuition has been paid in full, submit a copy of the current Form I-20 and F-1 visa page of your passport. The PYLUSD will initiate an I-20 transfer request to the current school.

 

Step 6: After obtaining the F-1 visa please complete the following requirements: