What is a non-immigrant visa?A non-immigrant visa allows an individual to enter the U.S. legally for a specific duration of stay and purpose.
Who is considered an International Student at RACC?Any individual legally in U.S. on an unexpired visa who is attending classes at the college.
Can all non-immigrant visa holders study at the college level?No. Individuals who have entered the U.S. on a B-1 or B-2 (visitor visa) or F-2 (depend of a F-1 student visa holder) cannot study in the U.S. at college level and must see the international advisor for options to study.
Do all non-immigrant visa holders complete the same admissions procedure at RACC?No. Individuals applying to the college who would like to obtain a student visa (F-1) must fulfill several requirements and must speak with the international advisor to complete the application process. However, individuals applying to the college who are in the U.S. on any other visa type must only provide a copy of a valid visa and complete the application. (Remember: individuals on a B-1, B-2, or F-2 cannot study in the U.S.)
Are we an “open admissions” college for F-1 (student visa) International Students?No. Individuals applying to the college as an F-1 (student visa) must fulfill certain governmental requirements to study in the U.S.
What are the admissions procedures for F-1 International students?Click on this link http://www.racc.edu/Admissions/International/default.aspx
What is the difference between a Permanent Resident and an F-1 Student Visa holder?A Permanent Resident is an individual who has received a “green card” and is given access to all the advantages that are available to U.S. citizens with few limitations.
An F-1 student visa holder is a non immigrant visa which requires the individual to uphold many governmental regulations to remain in the U.S. legally. Visa holders have limited access to benefits such as employment, access to a social security card, financial aid, duration of stay, courses of study, etc.
What is the difference between an undocumented student and an F-1 Student Visa holder?An undocumented student is one who is in the U.S. illegally and does not have access to any official benefits in the U.S.
An F-1 student visa holder is a non immigrant visa which requires the individual to uphold many governmental regulations to remain in the U.S. legally. Visa holders have limited access to benefits such as employment, access to a social security card, financial aid, duration of stay, courses of study, etc.
Who do I refer international students to for assistance?All prospective international students should be referred to the international advisor for all admissions questions. However, current international students should be referred to their faculty advisor for academic questions and only F-1 (student visa holders) referred to the international advisor for visa regulations.
Should an F-1 International student see their Faculty Advisor to register for classes?Yes, if the student is currently enrolled in classes.
When should currently enrolled F-1 International Students see the International Advisor?There are several reasons for the F-1 (student visa holders ) international students to see the international advisor that differ from where we would direct a U.S. permanent resident, other type of visa holder: Change of major, change of address, immigration regulation question, planning travel outside the US, obtain a Driver’s license or Social Security number, transfer to an new school, and graduation.
What is a TOEFL test?The TOEFL test is an English-language test for non-native English speakers. The test is required to be taken by all international students applying to RACC on an F-1 student visa, whose country’s official language is not English.
Do PR and non- immigrant students need to take a TOEFL test?No. Only students applying for an F-1 student visa which their country’s official language is NOT English.
Does taking the TOEFL waive the RACC placement test?Never.
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