International Students

English Language Proficiency (EPR)

• English Proficiency Test Requirement
• English Proficiency Requirement (EPR) Exemptions and Waiver Criteria
• Procedure for Requesting EPR Waiver
• English Proficiency Requirement Exempt Countries

Form I-20 & F-1 Visa

• Do I Need an I-20?
• Requesting a Form I-20
• What is SEVIS?
• What is the I-901 SEVIS Fee? When and how do I pay it?
• Applying for Your Student Visa
• Visa Appointment and interview

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Transfer Students

• Do I Need to Transfer my I-20 to Summer Sessions?
• J-1 Transfers
• Transfer I-20 to UC Berkeley Summer Sessions from another U.S. school
• Traveling between schools as an F-1 Transfer Student

Arrival to the U.S.

• 2026 Updates on Executive Orders, Policy, and Legislation Impacting International Students
• Preparation and Safety Tips
• Traveling to the U.S.
• When You Arrive: Reporting your Arrival and U.S. address
• Where do I find my Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
• Airport Transportation

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Maintaining Your Student Visa Status

• Traveling during the semester
• What rules do I need to follow as an F-1 student?
• Length of Stay while on F-1 Visa
• Health Insurance Requirement

Enrollment Requirements

• F-1 I-20 Full-Time Unit Requirements
• Taking online courses as an international student
• Can I Change my Enrollment and Sessions?

After the Program Ends (Departures, Transfers)

• How long can I stay in the U.S. (Grace period)?
• Requesting to transfer out to another university
• Extending your studies into Fall