• International Students

    F-1 Non-Immigrant students who wish to attend Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools.

  • International Students

    F-1 Non-Immigrant students who wish to attend Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools

  • International Students

    F-1 Non-Immigrant students who wish to attend Diocese of Arlington Catholic schools.

International Students

The Catholic Church has always made every effort to welcome all nationalities into her community of faith. To further this effort, the Diocese of Arlington endeavors to remain certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to admit F-1 (Non-Immigrant) students in grades Kindergarten through 12th. The F-1 (Non-Immigrant) student status applies to those aliens who are in the United States for the purpose of attending school only.

An international student must have an F-1 Visa or a visa status as indicated on the Non-Immigrant: Who Can Study chart in order to be enrolled in and attend a school in the U.S.

Additional forms and links for more information are available below.

International Student Admissions Process

For students applying from outside the United States who wish to study in a Diocese of Arlington Catholic school: 

  • APPLY to and meet all the admission requirements for the Diocese of Arlington Catholic school of choice.
  • COMPLETE the Diocese of Arlington I-20 Application and submit it to the diocesan school of choice with a copy of the student's valid passport.
  • The I-20 form will be issued by the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Catholic Schools.
  • PAY the I-901 fee and keep the receipt.
  • SCHEDULE a visa interview with the local U.S. Consulate.

F-1 Transfer Students

For students currently studying in the United States who hold an F-1 Visa: 

I-20 TRANSFER IN PROCESS

  • APPLY to and meet all the admission requirements for the Diocese of Arlington Catholic school of choice.
  • COMPLETE the Diocese of Arlington Transfer Form and submit it to the current school along with a copy of the acceptance letter from the Diocese of Arlington Catholic school.
    • If classes are in session, the student must continue to attend classes until the transfer release date.
    • The transfer release date is determined in consultation with the Designated School Official of the current school.
  • SUBMIT the Diocese of Arlington I-20 Application with a copy of the student's passport and F-1 visa to the Diocese of Arlington Catholic school.
  • The I-20 form will be issued by the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Catholic Schools.

 I-20 TRANSFER OUT PROCESS

Submit the following to the Office of Catholic Schools: 

  • Acceptance letter to new school
  • Completed transfer form as required by new school
  • Contact information for the International Student Advisor (PDSO or DSO) at new school
  • SEVIS School Code for new school
    • If classes are in session, the student must continue to attend classes until the transfer release date.
    • The transfer release date is determined in consultation with the Designated School Official of the current school.
    • For high school graduates, the I-20 will be released to the college or university on the date of high school graduation.

FORMS AND LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

Diocese of Arlington Schools Directory

Diocese of Arlington I-20 Application

SEVIS I-901 Fee

Diocese of Arlington F-1 Student Transfer Form

Department of Homeland Security - Study in the States