Visa
Applications
Atelier Esthétique Institute of
Esthetics is authorized under Federal law to enroll
nonimmigrant
alien students under an M-1 Visa.
International students holding the
M-1 Visa must enroll in a full-time course to maintain
their status.
Applying for the I-20 Form to Qualify for the M-1
Visa
You can
apply for M-1 Visa from 120 days prior to the first day
of your class.
For the most
current forms please visit:
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/
Provide the
following documentation needed to process the I-20
* Identity:
1st page of passport
* Address in US
* Proof of Financial Support for study in US (See Below)
* Provide Personal Information
* Date of Birth
* Place of Birth
* Country of Citizenship
* Address in originating country
Pay:
1/2 of the current tuition plus
$100 - Registration fee
$75 - Processing fee
$50 - International express mail (for oversea applicants
only)
Send documents and payment to:
Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics
386 Park Avenue South, Suite 1409
New York, NY 10016
After receipt of documentation and payment, we will
complete and send you the I-20 Form.
After you receive the I-20 Form from Atelier Esthétique
Institute of Esthetics, the procedures to apply from
overseas and from within the US are different. You need
to choose one of the following.
To Apply for a Visa from Overseas (New Application)
For the most
current forms please visit:
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/
Please carefully read the
instructions first before completing your application.
Fill out the
Application form.
Fill out the
Financial Support form and provide the required proof of
ability to support yourself and any dependents.
Provide
copies of the first page of your passport. (Take your
passport with you.)
Download the
forms below from the U.S. Department of State and fill
out forms listed below.
DS-156
DS-157
DS-158
For the most
current forms please visit:
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/
Note: Do NOT pay the visa application processing fee to
the US consulate until we send you a Form I-20.
Use Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics
information for the contact person or organization in
the United States Section if you don't have a contact
person in the US.
Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics
386 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
(800) 626-1242
Make a Visa fee payment to the US Consulate in your
country and make a reservation for an interview after
you received a form I-20 from us.
If you can, call the consulate to make an appointment to
interview for your M-1 Visa. Some consulates will not
make appointments by phone, and require applicants to
appear in person.
Go to the appointment and take all documentation and any
fees to the interview.
* You will receive a Visa within 4 - 10 weeks.
Note: The Consular Officer may need to get special
clearances depending on the course of study and
nationality of the student. This can take some
additional time. For more information on applicants who
may have additional processing requirements see Special
Processing Requirements.
You can enter the United States from 30 days prior to
the first day of your class.
To apply
for a Visa from Within the US (Change of Status,
Extension)
Please carefully read the instructions first before
completing your application.
* Go to
http://www.uscis.com and complete Form I-539.
* Log
http://www.fmjfee.com
: Go to tab Complete Form I-539 and Pay Fee.
* Complete the form and print the
coupon indicating completion of the form and receipt
for payment, along with appropriate forms.
Mail all documentation:
* Copy of the I-539, I-20
* Financial Support form. and Copies of statement of
proof of your financial support (refer to Financial
Support below.)
* Copies of the first page of your passport
* Original (NOT a copy of) I-94.
* Copies of all I-20 forms that you have ever been
issued if you are an F-1/M-1 student.
* And proof of payment
To the processing center listed on the I-20 form.
You will receive a receipt from the INS by mail within 4
weeks and your new form I-20 and Form I-94 will arrive
shortly after. If you don't receive a receipt letter
within 4 weeks, please contact us.
If you are changing your status from F-1 to M-1 or M-1
to M-1, you don't have to wait for Visa approval to
start the course.
Approval of Visas
Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics is not
responsible for approving your M-1 Visa. That decision
solely lies with USCIS, the US Embassy or Consulate.
If you need more information regarding an M-1 Visa,
visit
How Do I Become a Vocational Student in the United
States? page at the
INS website.
You must be
able to show that you will have the financial support
for the whole duration of your stay (3 or 6 months).
Calculating Minimum Expenses
Contact Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics or
USCIS for the current monthly rate of support required
for Non-Immigrant students. (Please note the rate is
different if you are living independently or living with
friends and relatives.) Multiply the monthly rate times
the number of months of study plus Tuition, and Fees.
Proof of Financial Support
You can show proof of financial support in 3 ways:
* You can submit a copy of your bank statement and other
evidence of support such as your tax return or proof of
employment indicating your annual salary.
* If your sponsor is living in America or a US Citizen,
he/she can fill out the I-134 form (Affidavit of
support) along with his/her bank statement.
* If your sponsor resides outside the US, he/she may
fill out the Financial Support form (PDF file 74kb)
along with his/her bank statement.
* All of these documents must be written in English and
must not be more than 6 months old.
Payment Information
* Full payment for courses is due before the first
class.
* Checks or money orders in USD payable to "Atelier
Esthétique Institute of Esthetics."
Wire
transfer - Please contact us to receive for
instructions.
Credit
cards: We accept VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover
* Fax a photocopy of cardholder's driver's license or ID
with photo and signature when the cardholder (name on
the card) is different from the student.
Refund Policies for the Student Who Applied for M-1
Visa
If your Visa is denied or you choose
not to attend, you must send back the Visa package that
we mailed to you along with the I-20 form and a letter
of denial from the US Embassy to Atelier Esthétique
Institute of Esthetics.
100% tuition will be refunded,
however the registration fee, processing fee, and
International express mail fee will not be refunded.
For more
information and additional assistance call
(212-725-6130).
