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Your Visa

Students attending the International Showcase do not require a visa if they are eligible for the visa waiver program. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for the visa waiver program you must obtain a tourist visa B1/B2 from the US consulate.

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K., to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa, if certain requirements are met. Under the VWP, time spent in Canada, Mexico, and adjacent islands counts towards the maximum of 90 days stay allowed under the program.

To apply for a visa waiver to travel to the US please visit the following website U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Travel.

You are required to print off your visa waiver confirmation. This approval will be required at check-in for your flight to the US.

If, after attending the International Showcase, the candidate accepts a Scholarship offer and decide to study in the USA, the host institution will send an I-20 Form (required by the U.S.A. Embassy) to obtain the student visa.

Obtaining the visa remains the sole responsibility of the student although you will receive assistance from ourselves and IDEA throughout this process.

In the event a visa application is declined a refund policy applies.

How to Apply for the Visa

 
 
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