Visa Information

Processing of visas may take up to sixty days in your home country! Therefore, the visa application deadline is April 1, 2008...extended to April 30.

International students accepted for full-time study (three courses) in the Hopkins Summer Intensive English Language Program may be issued the F-1 Visa. Visas are not granted for part-time study. To be eligible for the F-1, you must pay for the full program by credit card and complete and return the following items to the Hopkins ESL Program office:

1. Visa Application Checklist. Please fill out and attach with application packet.

2. International Student Notification Form FS-1SP and $50 visa postage fee.

3. Photocopy of passport biographical page.

4. Statement of Financial Capability - a bank statement or letter in English from a bank showing that you can cover all your expenses in U.S. dollars during your stay in the U.S.

5. Proof of health insurance. If you have no health insurance that can be used in the U.S., you must purchase short term insurance through the ESL office at a cost of approximately $100.

You may mail or fax the items above to 410-516-8008. Note: we must have the original bank statement or letter.

If you are under the age 18, you must obtain the following documents:

1. Pre-College Summer Program Application Form and payment of $2,350 for housing and meals ($2,300), plus a nonrefundable application fee ($50). Please note:  This cost is in addition to the ESL tuition of $2,300.

2. Letter of certification from a teacher that student has completed 2 years of English learning experience

3. Pre-College Summer Program International Student Notification Form | F-1, J-1 Visas