It is truly sad that scammers target international students during this uncertain time. Please be aware that we will never ask you to fill out a form via phone. All forms that need to be completed are available on our Indiana Tech website. If you need to complete a form, we will let you know via email and give you the link to a form on our website.

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There is no way to stop these people from calling you, but you can protect yourself from these scammers. Please know that government agencies will never call you if there’s any update about your immigration status.

If you receive a scam call,

• Do not engage with the caller. Hang up immediately.
• Do not share any personal information. Government agencies will never request personal details over the phone. Do not give them your bank information, SSN number, etc.

Here is some useful information about scam calls on the Homeland Security website.

Students: Read these Tips to Avoid Scams | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

Students: Beware of Phone Scammers | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

If you are ever uncertain about a call, please contact International Services for guidance. If you receive a scam call, please let us know.

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If you have been notified that you  are currently out of your immigration status, which means, you cannot continue taking classes or continue to work if you are on OPT.  Termination of a SEVIS record by DHS ends student’s lawful status in the U.S.  If a student’s visa is revoked and/or their SEVIS record is terminated, they are required to leave the United States ASAP or consult with an immigration attorney specializing in immigration and deportation laws. If you do not plan to leave the U.S.  immediately, you should immediately seek personal legal counsel to discuss options that may be available to you and contact the embassy of your home country.

You can locate an immigration attorney on the AILA Immigration Lawyer Referral Service at: https://www.ailalawyer.com/ . Contact information for foreign embassies and consulates in the United States is available from the U.S. State Department at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/consularnotification/ConsularNotificationandAccess.html

We understand this may be difficult news and encourage you to utilize community support resources, including the Wellness Clinic.

If you have further questions, please make an appointment with International Services.

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1. The first step is to receive an I-20 for each dependent. This may be done at the same time or after you receive your own I-20. To issue an I-20 for a spouse, your admissions counselor will need a copy of their passport and a copy of your marriage certificate. To issue an I-20 for a child, your admissions counselor will need a copy of their passport and a copy of their birth certificate.
2. Next, ensure you can show financial support. As a reminder, the minimum financial support required is as follows: $22,500 for graduate students, $47,550 for undergraduate students, and $25,000 for Leap Advantage students. If you wish to bring a dependent, you must be able to show an additional $5,000 of financial support for a spouse and an additional $2,500 in financial support per child.
3. Once you receive your I-20 and an I-20 for each dependent, a separate DS-160 form and application fee must be submitted for each person. However, please note that the primary F-1 student is the only one who needs to pay the I-901 fee.
4. Finally, schedule your F-1 Visa appointment as well as a separate F-2 Visa appointment. Again, since these are separate appointments, you can begin the F-2 Visa process for any dependents at the same time or after pursuing your own F-1 Visa. Be sure to bring the correct DS-160 confirmation, valid passport, additional passport photo, I-20 document, relationship documentation (marriage or birth certificate), and proof of financial support.

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1. SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MARKS: For countries that make note of student backlogs, the first academic document our team reviews will be your detailed semester marksheets. Your semester-by-semester transcript will list each individual semester on a separate page and include detailed information such as the final grade received, pass/fail classification, and full name of all courses attempted. You can also help our team process your application more quickly by ensuring that the semester reports are copied and uploaded in chronological order (in order by date).
2. CONSOLIDATED MARKS MEMO (CMM): Next, our team will review your final transcript. This document will likely be one single page which collectively lists every course attempted as well as the total percentage of marks received (or the CGPA). In rare cases, students have no consolidated grade report and, instead, the grand total is listed at the bottom of the page detailing the semester marks from their final semester.
3. DEGREE CERTIFICATE: Finally, our team will review your provisional or official degree certificate. This document is awarded to each student after completing all degree requirements and successfully graduating. For students who are currently completing their degree and have not yet received their degree certificate, please review more information on conditional acceptances.

Remember, all three academic documents are required to receive an admissions decision. Taking the time to scan and include all documents will help shorten the time you wait for a response from our team!

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As an international student, it can be hard to imagine yourself on a campus you’ve never seen. However, the distance doesn’t have to stop you from becoming familiar with the student spaces on campus!

We hope you enjoy these tours of the Cunningham Business Center and Zollner Engineering Center.

One day soon, you could be walking through these two academic buildings on your way to class! Reach out to your admissions counselor if you have any questions about your next steps.

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First, be sure to submit a notarized copy of Indiana Tech’s Sponsor’s Affidavit form. No other government affidavit can be accepted in place of this university form. Affidavits also cannot be accepted if they are submitted without an official notary stamp and seal.

Second, be sure that the correct USD amount is listed. Our counselors often find that no amount has been included on the document. Additionally, the USD amount listed cannot be greater than the amount in the sponsor’s bank account or the amount listed on a bank loan letter.  However, the minimum amount that must be listed is as follows: $22,500 for graduate students, $47,550 for undergraduate students, and $25,000 for Leap Advantage students. Also note that you are able to submit multiple sponsor affidavits as long as a current financial statement is provided for each affidavit and the total sponsorship amount adds to the required minimum.

Third, be sure that the name on the Sponsor’s Affidavit is the name listed on the provided current financial statement. If you are using your own bank statement to show financial support, simply list your name as the sponsor and “self” as the relationship to student. Please note that self-sponsored affidavits still require an official notary stamp and signature.

Fourth, be sure that the date the sponsor signs the affidavit is the same as the date the notary signs the affidavit. Since the notary is serving as a witness to the sponsor’s signature, these dates cannot be different.

While notary signatures vary in each country, the photos below show one example from India and one example from Pakistan. Also, remember that providing a falsified document is a federal crime in the United States and cannot be tolerated. Unfortunately, we do issue several denial decisions each week to students who have presented documents that have clearly been forged or altered in some way.

We hope this has been a helpful explanation of the essential requirements for the Sponsor’s Affidavit! As always, feel free to reach out to your admissions counselor with any questions or concerns. Our team is happy to guide you as you take the next steps in your academic journey!

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Am I accepted to Indiana Tech?

• Technically, no. Our current academic policies restrict us from offering an official admissions decision to any student who is pursuing a master’s degree but has not yet fully completed their bachelor’s degree. Instead, a conditional acceptance is our way of saying that you will be eligible for an official acceptance decision after submitting the remaining required documents.

Should I be worried about being denied after receiving a conditional acceptance notification?

• Not at all! Although it is not common, a student may be denied after receiving a conditional acceptance if our team fails to receive a provisional certificate, if the final transcripts reflect a decline in academic achievement, or if the total number of classes failed (typically called backlogs in India) exceeds the allowed amount.

Can I receive an I-20 and apply for a visa interview with a conditional acceptance?

• Unfortunately, you cannot receive an I-20 or apply for a visa interview with a conditional acceptance. Indiana Tech and USCIS policies restrict our team from issuing an I-20 until all admissions requirements have been met. Although this will delay your ability to schedule a visa interview, Indiana Tech offers new enrollment start dates every six weeks for MBA programs and every eight weeks for MSIS programs! This means that students who graduate with their undergraduate degree in June may be unable to enroll in our August session but will likely be able to enroll in our October session.

What are my next steps?

• If you are currently finishing your bachelor’s degree, you are still able to upload your passport, current financial statement, sponsor’s affidavit, English proficiency scores, all detailed semester marks that have been received, and a letter verifying your status as a current student. Then, be sure to continue working hard through graduation! After receiving your consolidated grade report, complete semester-by-semester marksheets, and provisional certificate, you may upload all three documents to your student portal and our team will provide a final review of your application.

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