Resources

English Resources

Standardized Test Resources:

TOEFL The TOEFL Tests (ets.org)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System exam IELTS Home of the IELTS English Language Test

Duolingo  Test your English online (duolingo.com)

    Full Time Student Resources

    Applying for your I-20: 

    Insurance International Student Insurance USA I Empire State English (esenglish.org)

    Check Visa Appointment Wait times – Visa Appointment Wait Times (state.gov)

    Check Change of Status processing times – Processing Times (uscis.gov)

    SEVIS FEE – Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

    Getting to the United States

    Getting to the United States – Getting to the United States | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

    Homestays

    StudentRoomStay Empire State English | StudentRoomStay

    4stay Room rental, roommate finder, off-campus housing, homestay | 4stay

    Sim cards

    studentSIMS Home – StudentSIMS

    campusSIMS campusSIMS

    Transfer

    Transferring to Another School | Study in the States (dhs.gov)

    WES (World Education Services) – transcript evaluation 

    World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation for U.S. (wes.org)

    TAX return form for international students

    Every international student, along with their dependents, will need to file Form 8843 separately.

    If you have received income in the last calendar year then you will need to file Form 8843 and most likely Form 1040-NR also.