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To study as an F or M student in the United States you need a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.” Do you know what it is and why it is important? After officials notify you of acceptance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, a designated school official (DSO) at that school will give you one of two different types of this form:

As an F or M student, there are certain forms you need to bring with you when you arrive in the United States. If you don’t bring these forms, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the point of entry will issue you a Form I-515A, “Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor.”

Before you can apply for a visa to enter the United States as a student or exchange visitor, you need to pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.

During your program of study in the United States, you probably will have to complete several writing assignments. Some academic programs require more writing than others, but all F and M students must complete some writing.

Whether you spent your vacation working, traveling or visiting your home country, there are important documents you must bring with you when you travel back to school.

When you arrive in the United States, to begin your program of study, one of the first things you will do is fill out your Form I-94 during your flight.

Entering the United States may seem complicated. However, if you know what to expect, it can be a smooth and efficient process. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, controls the flow of goods and people into the United States to prevent terrorists, high-risk and improperly documented travelers and goods from entering the United States, while facilitating the entry of legitimate travelers and trade into the United States. CBP’s work focuses at the borders of the United States, including airports, land borders and seaports.