International Students

Documents

Gnomon is eligible to issue I-20’s for students accepted into:

  • High-End CG Certificate Program
  • Maya Fast Track Program

Additional information about the student visa process can be found online by downloading the International Students FAQ sheet.

We are NOT able to issue I-20’s for Professional Studies courses.

If you are interested in taking classes on an extension basis, you may check with your embassy to enquire about the length of a visitor's visa to the US. A visitor’s visa may allow enough time for you to complete one or two terms at Gnomon.

Application Process

High-End CG Certificate Program

Please submit the following to be considered: (Incomplete applications cannot be considered)

  1. High-End CG Certificate Program Application Pack with supporting documentation. This Pack contains 2 files. The Program Application and the Certification of Finances.
    • The Certification of Finance Form is to show that you have adequate funds for tuition and living expenses while in the US. (The High-end CG Program requires a minimum of $45,000 US in available funds for a one-year period of stay)
    • High-End CG Certificate Program Application Pack
  2. $100 non-refundable processing fee. (Acceptable Payments: Master Card or Visa, Wire Transfer* or International Money Order. Please do not send cash).
  3. Portfolio
  4. Make arrangements for an appointment (phone or in person) with an Admissions Representative to ensure that this program is appropriate. To set an appointment please contact us either via phone 323-466-6663 or email at brian@gnomonschool.com.

Maya Fast Track Program

Please submit the following to be considered: (Incomplete applications cannot be considered)

  1. Maya Fast Track Program Application Pack with supporting documentation. This Pack contains 2 files, the Program Application and the Certification of Finances.
    • The Certification of Finance Form is to show that you have adequate funds for tuition and living expenses while in the US. (The Maya Fast Track program requires a minimum of $15,500 US in available funds for a six-month period of stay).
    • Maya Fast Track Program Application Pack
  2. $100 non-refundable processing fee. (Acceptable Payments: Master Card or Visa, Wire Transfer* or International Money Order. Please do not send cash.)
  3. A signed Admissions Application form is needed to reserve your space in the program.
  4. Make arrangements for an appointment (phone or in person) with an Admissions Representative to ensure that this program is appropriate. To set an appointment please contact us either via phone 323-466-6663 or email at brian@gnomonschool.com.

Decision Process for High-End CG Certificate Program

All Applicants of the High-end CG Certificate Program will receive our admission decision via email.

If I was Accepted at GNOMON, how would I apply for a Visa? Return the Acceptance Form and $100 Registration Fee to Gnomon. The Acceptance Form and Registration Fee payment reserves your space. Upon receipt of above, Gnomon will: Issue an USCIS Form I-20. The I-20 will be sent to you via FEDEX.

The I-20 form issued by Gnomon will be registered with SEVIS online so that you may proceed with the following steps:

  1. Submit Certificate of Eligibility form (I – 901) to US Customs and Immigration and pay $100 fee. This is required before you can apply for a visa at the embassy. Processing of and payment for this form can be done online. After paying, you can either print out a receipt, or one will be mailed to you. You must obtain this receipt at least 3 days before your visa appointment.
  2. Contact a US Embassy to make an appointment to apply for an M-1 student visa. Take your I-20 eligibility form to your appointment. When you contact them to make your appointment, ask what documents you will need to bring with you. It may take awhile to obtain the visa; it is a good idea to start this process as early as possible to ensure you will be prepared when school starts. To get an estimate of how long it will take you to get an appointment and to receive your visa visit www.travel.state.gov.
  3. Other Visa Forms (Additional forms may be required, check with your embassy):
    • DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
    • DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (if needed)
    • DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Application

*Downloads for the above forms can be found at www.travel.state.gov.

Financial Requirements

The High-End CG Certificate Program requires a minimum of $45,000 US per year in available funds. The Maya Fast Track program requires a minimum of $15,500 US in available funds for a three-month period of stay.

Payment

    High-End CG Certificate Program: $13,000

    • We require tuition for terms one and two
    • This covers two terms of tuition at $6,500 each, plus the $75 registration fee.

    Maya Fast Track Program: $9,350

    • This covers full tuition plus the $100 registration fee.

Payments must be made to Gnomon within 10 business days following acceptance.

M1 Visa Duration

M-1 student visa’s are only valid for (1) one year – below details how to extend your visa. As of 3/2006, there is a $200 fee attached to extending your visa. This fee is not included in your tution and will be an additional cost to you.

  1. You should apply to extend your stay in the United States if your studies will take longer than the date listed on your I-20 ID or your vocational program lasts longer than a year. You should complete.
  2. Once completed then send it to USCIS at least 15 days but not more than 60 days before your authorized stay in the country expires. You should also submit your USCIS Form I-20 ID to the USCIS at the same time. For more information, please see the following: