Our office offers advising services on immigration and visa matters, work permission, orientation, cultural adjustment and personal concerns. We provide support both before and after international students arrive in the U.S.
Office of Global Engagement
International Students and Scholars
Planning for Brown
Understand visa types, fees, immigration vocabulary and how you will apply for a student visa.
Visa Information
Most newly admitted international students will need to obtain some type of immigration sponsorship in order to come to Brown to study.
All new students applying for a F-1 or J-1 visa must pay the I-901 SEVIS fee prior to applying for initial F-1 or J-1 visa.
The student visa process will include pre-application forms and fees, an online application and preparation for your visa interview.
Additional Information
Explanations for vocabulary and topics related to immigration including status and forms.
Your point of contact at Brown for visa and immigration-related matters will vary depending on the type of student you are and whether or not you are an admitted or enrolled student.
Study in the States
Free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the nonimmigrant student process in the United States.