English Language Institute is authorized to issue I-20s and will assist you through each step of the visa process, whether you are in your home country or already in the USA. We have 25 years of experience helping students obtain student visas.
You are also welcome to join our classes with an ESTA, B1/B2 Visitor visa, residence card and most other visa statuses.
Please read the four options below and select the one that most closely matches your situation. If you do not see your visa status listed, please contact us and we are happy to assist you.
The minimum study period to receive an I-20 from ELI is 8 weeks.
I am a new student and live outside the USA. I need an I-20 from English Language Institute so that I can apply for an F1 visa before traveling to the United States to study. I plan to study at ELI for 8 weeks or more.
I live inside the USA and already have an F1 visa and I-20 from another school in the United States. I want to transfer my I-20 to English Language Institute to study full-time. I plan to study 8 weeks or more.
I am inside the USA and have a B1/B2 Visitor visa, a J1 Visa or another type of non-immigrant visa. I want to learn English and apply to change to an F1 student status. I do not want to leave the United States to change my status.
I have an ESTA visa waiver, B1/B2 Visitor visa, a J1 Visa or another status. I want to study at ELI for two weeks or more. No problem – English Language Institute has both part-time and full-time study options to fit your needs. We are here to help.
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