What should I prepare before studying in the United States? ask a question

I-20: Students who apply for studying in the United States will receive the I-20 form when they get the admission notice. This I-20 form is a necessary document for every student (F- 1 and M- 1 visa holder) who goes to study in the United States to apply for an American visa and prove the applicant's school status, admission qualification and legal work qualification.

Apply for a visa after receiving I-20

After I-20 is confirmed, I will start preparing for the F 1 student visa.

Because the number of students studying in the United States has increased greatly in recent years, it takes a long time from applying for a visa to signing it. Therefore, Bian Xiao suggested that students apply for visas in advance, and it is best to stagger the summer peak.

Visa passed, book a plane ticket.

Pay attention to the following points before booking tickets:

Please note that the date of travel should be within the validity period of your passport and visa.

The valid passport of international students going to the United States must be valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled stay in the United States.

According to American immigration law, American students (visiting scholars) can only enter the country within 30 days before and after the start time written on I20(DS20 19).

The name of the passenger provided should be consistent with the spelling letters on the passport (ID card). (Some foreign airlines do not need to fill in the name)

After paying the entrance deposit, apply for a physical examination, take vaccination and apply for the opening ceremony of freshmen.

International students need to prepare your little red book and yellow book (that is, international travel health examination certificate and international vaccination or preventive measures certificate)

Generally, there will be designated hospitals and physical examination programs. International students only need to go to the hospital and follow the procedures. Your school's health center will give you a physical examination form and a vaccination form. You can also go to the international travel health care center in your area and submit the form to the doctor in the health care center. The doctor will give you a physical examination according to your form and fill in the form for you without translation.

At the same time, in the International Travel Health Care Center, you can also fill in your vaccine form according to your previous vaccine record book. The International Travel Health Care Center will fill in according to your vaccine records and the requirements of the school's vaccine form, and will give you a vaccine according to the requirements of the school.

Prepare documents

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School admission notice

Because you will be asked about the school and major you want to go to when you enter the US Customs, you must take the admission notice with you to avoid unnecessary trouble.

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Interstate 20

I-20 must, must, must bring, say the important things three times.

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Pay SEVIS I-90 1 fee.

Since 2004, the US Congress has stipulated that all international students must pay SEVIS I-90 1. Please note that SEVIS I-90 1 is different from visa application fee and school SEVIS management fee. Students need to log in to FMJfee.com, pay the required fee of $200 and print out the receipt.

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Identity photo

Domestic ID photos are very cheap, so it's best to prepare more, which will be used when applying for visas from other countries or looking for a job after entering the United States.

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Academic literature

Official transcripts and graduation certificates of students in domestic schools.

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contact information

The name, address and telephone number of your contact person in an American university. And the name, address and telephone number of your family contact. If you have friends in America, please bring their contact information.

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other

Passport, driver's license and medical certificate.

The certificate must be carried with you, and remember: never put it in the checked baggage!

Card and cash

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Prepare a small amount of cash

International students should carry a small amount of cash with them in case they can't swipe their bank cards. You can also handle bills of exchange in domestic banks and deposit them in local banks after arriving in the United States. Bian Xiao suggested that students should bring less cash, otherwise cash exceeding 1 10,000 US dollars should be declared to the customs when entering the customs.

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bank card

International students need to apply for a domestic visa or MasterCard first, and bind with their parents' MasterCard for emergency use abroad.

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Phone card/phone card

Students can temporarily open the global service of domestic mobile phone cards, or buy an American mobile phone card from Taobao, so that they can report their safety to their parents and contact the school to pick them up after arriving in the United States.

Ready luggage

clothes

Clothes should be few and complete, simple and portable. Bian Xiao suggested that clothes and bedding should be carried in vacuum compression bags, which can greatly save volume. Moreover, winter clothes can be bought here in America, so students only need to bring some summer clothes and a small amount of autumn clothes.

eat

In terms of food, students can bring some China snacks, spices, mustard tuber and other special things. In case you are not used to American food. In addition, international students should also remember that protein and plant seeds are prohibited.

use

Power conversion plug:? The voltage in the United States is 1 10 volts. Students may need to be cautious if they want to bring electrical appliances, but some other electronic products can use American standard converters, so it is recommended to bring 2-3.

Glasses & contact lenses: Because it is time-consuming and expensive to find a professional ophthalmologist to match glasses in the United States, it is recommended that students match more glasses and prepare more contact lenses.

Commonly used drugs: Although there are many kinds of drugs in the United States, it may be necessary to use domestic drugs first and then transition to American drugs. Then, for example, these antidiarrheal drugs, cold medicines, antipyretics, falls and injuries, mosquito bites, etc. should be prepared.

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Luggage: Generally speaking, you can check two suitcases under 30 inches when you fly to the United States, or you can carry a carry-on suitcase with you. The size of this suitcase is generally 20 inches, and the sum of the three sides does not exceed 1 15cm. With this suitcase, it is very convenient to travel and visit friends in America.

Airplane inflatable cushion: This is a comfortable thing for you. The flight time from China to the United States will be 10- 12 hours. If you prepare an inflatable headrest, the journey will be more comfortable.

study

Laptops: Laptops in the United States are much cheaper than those in China. If you are considering a new computer, you can come to America to buy it. However, if some students are not familiar with the English system, or there are many files in the computer, they have to take a USB flash drive/mobile hard disk with them: put all the important things on the mobile hard disk in case the computer goes wrong, and it is not convenient to repair it in a strange place abroad. At the same time, USB flash drive can facilitate classroom demonstration and electronic homework.

Recording pen: Bring a familiar recording pen. As you are new here, students may not be able to keep pace with the whole English course. You can record it first and use it after class.

Kindle/ Electronic Dictionary: Because American textbooks are expensive, students basically rent second-hand books or download e-books. Students can consider buying a kindle, which is convenient for downloading e-books and protecting their eyes.

Matters needing attention

I remind you that it is strictly forbidden to take fruits, vegetables, seeds, canned fruits, meat products, pirated CDs and pirated books abroad. The light ones will be confiscated, and the heavy ones will be punished by the customs.

Once again, all kinds of important documents must be carried with you!

everyday concerns

Routine items to be prepared after "arriving in the United States":

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Entry forms and customs inspection

In the United States, I-94 forms (white cards) have been filled in manually for a long time, and now they have been replaced by electronic forms. Students can print it out on relevant websites when they need it. The customs declaration form should be filled in on the plane and handed over to the customs staff when entering the country. Please be careful not to bring meat and fruit to avoid unnecessary inspection and trouble.

The first stop for foreign students after getting off the plane is customs inspection. American staff will look at relevant documents, collect fingerprints and ask some simple questions. Remember to pick up the checked baggage after the students enter the customs. If you need to transfer, you must check your luggage again. Note that the standard of checked baggage for domestic flights in the United States is different from that for international flights. Students are advised to check the airline's consignment regulations in advance and be prepared to pay the freight.

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Contact China Students and Scholars Association in advance and go to your residence.

Almost all universities in the United States have China students &; The Scholars Association (CSSA) is a student organization in China. Most CSSAs will provide pick-up service for freshmen. You can contact the school's CSSA in advance and ask for a unified pick-up date and registration method.

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Report to the school and apply for a mobile phone card and bank card.

Students should attend the orientation meeting of freshmen on time according to the requirements of the school. Its importance was mentioned at the beginning of the article. In addition, it should be noted that you should bring your passport and other identity documents as soon as possible to apply for a student ID card, so that you can freely enter and leave various teaching buildings and dormitory buildings and report to the international students' office.

Whether you apply for a bank card or a mobile phone card, you can enjoy preferential services with the relevant student ID card. Bank card, students can bring their passports, I-20 forms and student ID cards to the bank to open an account and apply for a mobile phone card. They can also bring their passports and student ID cards.

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