Once admitted to Saint Leo University, international students must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa from the nearest U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Helpful information on applying for the J-1 visa and much more can be found at: https://j1visa.state.gov/participants/
International students must take the following items to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for an interview with an immigration officer:
Once you receive your appointment at the consulate or US Embassy, an U.S. Immigration Officer will then interview you to confirm:
Once you have been issued the J-1 student visa, you are ready to come to the US to study.
Please be sure to carry the documents above with you on the plane to the US because you will need to present these items at the Port of Entry to the US.
Location: Student Activities Building (SAB), suite #221
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Phone: (352) 588-8442
Fax: (352) 588-8509
Email: global@saintleo.edu