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Visa & Pre-Arrival V2 2024-03-08T14:51:32+00:00

Visa & Pre-Arrival V2

After you’ve been accepted to Highline, here’s how to apply for your visa and get ready to arrive on our campus. If you are a transfer student, please follow our Transfer Pre-Arrival Checklist.

Visa


Pay your I-901 SEVIS fee.

What is the I-901 SEVIS Fee?

The I-901 SEVIS fee is required by the US government for all students with records in SEVIS. If you have dependents on your I-20, you will only need to pay one fee.


Apply for your F-1 student visa and pay your visa fee.

What you need:


What to bring to your interview:

In case of visa denial:

Housing


Apply to Campus View Student Housing.

Campus View Housing Requirement:

All new Highline College international students 17 years or older are required to live in Campus View Student Apartments. If you believe you qualify for an exemption, please complete this form.

Travel Arrangements and Airport Arrival


Arrange your flight:


Arrange airport pickup.  If you’d like help identifying available options, please contact ISPAdmissions@highline.edu.

Airport Pick Up Policy:

Due to COVID-19, we are not personally doing airport pickup at this time. However, we are offering financial compensation for travel to students who will be living in Campus View. Please save the receipt from your taxi or rideshare service and submit that to us for your reimbursement. This information is subject to change.

Travel Documents:

  • Passport, Visa
  • I-20 and Acceptance Letter
  • US Address

If you have any urgent issues when you arrive, please call our ISP emergency phone at +1 (253) 642-7525.