GEM Discoverer Special Briefing Session

Summer Studies (USA)

27 March 2014

LT 1A

Say Hi!

Application Process

1 • Apply for Summer Studies

2 • Apply to Host University and Enroll for Courses

3 • Host University sends you acceptance letter with I-20

4 • Use your I-20 to apply for an visa interview and obtain a full-

time student visa

5 • Purchase your flights

6 • Secure housing for your stay

7 • Study in the USA!

Your SEVIS Number

Check for accuracy

1 • Upload/Provide I-20 Documents to Host University

2 • I-20s will be sent to OGEM. Await our email to collect the I-20

3 • Complete DS-160 Online Visa Application

4 • Print out the copy of the completed form

5 • Pay SEVIS fee (US$180) and print proof of payment

6 • Pay student visa payment (S$208) at any Standard Chartered

Bank branches

7 • Schedule a group interview on assigned date given by NTU

1 • Upload/Provide I-20 Documents to Host University

2 • I-20s will be sent to OGEM. Await our email to collect the I-20

3 • Complete DS-160 Online Visa Application

4 • Print out the copy of the completed form

5 • Pay SEVIS fee (US$180) and print proof of payment

6 • Pay student visa payment (S$208) at any Standard Chartered

Bank branches

7 • Schedule a group interview on assigned date given by NTU

Payment Method #1

Cash at Bank

Bring Passport or copy of the passport bio page.

Bring copy of the US visa application slip

Write the following on the visa fee collection slip (obtainable from bank)

Passport Number

Fee Amount ($208)

Collect and keep bank receipt. The payment code UID is needed.

Payment Method #2

Online Payment

For StanChart bank account holders only

Use StanChart online bill payment service

Scheduling an Interview Date

Scheduling Interview Appointments

An interview date/time will be assigned to you by GEM Discoverer.

Wait 4-5 hours from the time of visa fee payment before scheduling an interview slot assigned to you.

Apply via http://www.ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-appointmentschedule.html.

In order to schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, the following information and documents must be readily available:

Passport

Standard Chartered Bank fee receipt

Payment code (UID)

Fee payment date

DS-160 confirmation page

E-mail address

The Appointment System

Important Links

DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application http://www.ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-ds160info.asp

SEVIS fee payment https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/

Scheduling a group interview slot http://www.ustraveldocs.com/sg/sg-niv-appointmentschedule.html

Notes for a Great Learning Adventure!

Enrolment Matters

Canceling or dropping classes may change

your visa status

Adding classes. Obtain course matching approvals from NTU and remember host university deadlines for adding classes.

Do not change program session

Notes for a Great Learning Adventure!

Class Experience

A successful summer requires a balanced

academic and social life.

Be mindful of learning norms and culture in US higher institutions

Intensity of classes during summer

Notes for a Great Learning Adventure!

Class Performance & Grading of Courses

Feedback from Host Universities

Letter Grading is needed for those taking UGBA 151 - Human resources course in Berkeley. NTU will only require a pass grade in order to transfer the AUs.

Notes for a Great Learning Adventure!

Language Proficiency

Required document only for NTU

International Students participating in Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Acceptable documents include NTU bridging program certificate of completion, if TOEFL or IELTS is not feasible prior to departure

For UCLA participants, you will receive a Statement of English Proficiency via email from Friday 28 onwards.

Notes for a Great Learning Adventure!

Pre-Departure Orientation

Read orientation guides issued by host

university prior to departure

Attend host university’s orientation day. It is compulsory.

Important Deadlines

Host University deadlines

UC Los Angeles

- Monday, March 31 – Deadline to submit the required documents to OGEM - Friday, April 11 – Deadline to upload required I-20 documents

UC Berkeley - Monday, March 31 - Deadline for international students to register for Session A - Friday, April 11 - Deadline to upload required I-20 documents

Berkeley common question

Q: I have not received the CalNet ID after submitting the Application Form

A: You will receive your Confirmed Class Schedule confirming your enrollment within 2 weeks. Thereafter, create your CalNet ID and upload the required documents for I-20.

UC Los Angeles common question

Q: Should I upload the required documents for I-20 after creating MyUCLA account?

A: Yes. Please proceed to upload electronic copies of required documents to the I-20 portal.

Bon Voyage !