Upon receiving your I-20 from Berklee, please review it and immediately report any errors to summerinternational@berklee.edu, if necessary. Do not make any edits yourself.

• Page 1: Sign your I-20 on page 1 on the line provided in the section titled Student Attestation. Note that if you are under 18 years of age, your parent/guardian must sign above the second line in this section.
• Page 2: No action is required. This should be blank.
• Page 3: Read the section titled Instructions to Students.

The US government requires all new students who will seek entry to the US in F-1 status to pay a SEVIS fee. The fee is currently $350, but is subject to change at any time without notice.

To pay the fee, go to fmjfee.com and take note of the following tips and information.

• Name: Be sure to write your name exactly as it appears on your I-20
• SEVIS ID: This number is unique to your current SEVIS record can be found above the bar code at the top left corner of your I-20
• School Code: Berklee's school code is BOS214F00041000

Print a copy of the online receipt, and be sure to keep it with your other important immigration documents. You will need to present the receipt at your visa interview as proof of payment.

Find your local US embassy or consulate in the online directory at usembassy.gov. Follow the instructions on your local embassy or consulate's website to begin your DS-160 visa application. The fee for the DS-160 is currently $185, but this fee is subject to change at any time without notice.

Please enter the following information for the section titled US Point of Contact Information on the DS-160.

• Contact Person: Enter the person's name shown under School Official to Contact Upon Arrival on page 1 of your I-20
• Organization: Berklee College of Music
• Address: 1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
• Phone: 617-747-2245

Additional Resources:

• Video Overview of the Visa Application Process
• DS-160 Frequently Asked Questions

Be sure to print the receipt of payment and confirmation page.

After completing the DS-160, you will be able to schedule your visa interview appointment. It is generally recommended that you apply for a visa in your home country, if possible.

Be prepared to present the following documents at your visa interview:

• Your original, signed I-20
• Your passport (must be valid for at least six months beyond your program start date)
• Your Berklee College of Music enrollment letter
• Your I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
• One recent 2" by 2" headshot photo (eyeglasses are not permitted)
• Your DS-160 confirmation and receipt of visa fee payment
• Copies of each document you submitted as part of your I-20 Request, including:
  • Your I-20 Request Form
  • Your Sponsor's Letter: Statement of Financial Support
  • Proof of funding (e.g., a receipt of full payment, a bank letter/statement, and/or an award letter

Upon completing your interview, be sure to take all of your documents with you. Do not leave your I-20 with the consular officer.

After your visa is approved and your passport is returned to you, check the visa for accuracy. If the information is not correct, it must be changed at the embassy or consulate that issued your visa.