Applying for a w88

How to apply for an exchange visitor w88 (J-1)

An exchange visitor w88 is required for foreign citizens to enter the United States and participate in an exchange visitor program.

• Apply. Apply to the University of Nevada, Reno.
• PaySEVIS I-901fee.There is a 0 fee for J-1 w88 applicants (fee subject to change)
• Complete w882019 form. OISS will provide you with the DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status that qualifies you to apply for a J-1 w88
• Submit w88160. Complete the DS-160, Nonimmigrant w88 Application and pay 0 fee
• Attend w88 interview. Attend your w88 interview at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security guide on applying for exchange visitor visas

How to apply for a student w88 (F-1)

A student w88 is required to attend college in the United States.

• Apply to the University of Nevada, Reno. After w88 are accepted, w88 will be registered in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• PaySEVIS I-901fee. There is a 0 SEVIS fee for F-1 w88 applicants (fee subject to change).
• Complete I-20 form. OISS will provide you with the I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status that qualifies you to apply for an F-1 w88
• Submit w88160. Complete the DS-160, Nonimmigrant w88 Application and pay 0 fee
• Attend w88 interview. Attend your w88 interview at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security guide on applying for w88 visas

Nonimmigrant student w88 application

All nonimmigrants coming to the United States must complete DS-160, Nonimmigrant w88 Applications.This form is submitted online to the U.S. Department of State and is used to determine your eligibility for a nonimmigrant w88.

Documents required for nonimmigrant student w88 application

• Passport. A valid passport is required
• Travel itinerary. Applicable if w88 have made travel plans to the United States
• Dates of w88 last five trips to the United States. w88 past history and purposes for traveling to the United States
• Curriculum vitae or resume. An overview of w88 current and previous educational and professional work history
• Other information. w88 may be required to provide additional information, such as your purpose of traveling to the United States
• Application fee. There is a 0 application fee for nonimmigrant visas

Scheduling a w88 interview

After submitting your DS-160, you are required to attend a w88 interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where w88 live. The interview process will include digital fingerprinting and potentially require additional processing information.

Because wait times vary by location, w88 category and embassy or consulate, it is important to start the w88 application early.

Documents required for w88 interview

• Passport. w88 must ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of stay in the United States
• w88160 confirmation. w88 must present a confirmation page for your DS-160 application form
• Application fee receipt. You must show a receipt for your w88 application
• Photo. You must upload a photo during your DS-160 application process. If you do not, you must bring a printed photograph to your w88 interview
• Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant w88 Status (F-1), Form I-20. If applying for an F-1 w88, OISS will work with you to complete the I-20 form
• Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-1), Form w882019. If applying for a J-1 w88, OISS will work with you to complete the DS-1029 form
• Additional information. w88 may also be required to present additional information during the application process, including transcripts, standardized test scores, degree or certificates and more

A student w88 for new students can be issued up to 120 days in advance of your start date at the University of Nevada, Reno. However, you cannot enter the United States more than 30 days prior to your start date.