Visas

Fordham Law Summer Institute

Choosing a Visa

Fordham does not require any particular visa to attend the Summer Institute. If you are interested in attending the program on an F-1 visa, you will be advised by Fordham University's Office for International Services. If you choose to enter the U.S. as a B-2 or WT visitor, you should consult with the U.S. Consulate. Be aware that if you choose to attend as a B-2 or WT visitor, you are entering the United States with tourist intentions, which is your primary purpose. Your study at Fordham in the Summer Institute is your secondary purpose.

Obtaining an F-1 Visa

The Summer Institute satisfies the F-1 visa/status requirements. Upon submission of the required documentation (see below), Fordham University will issue an I-20 which will enable participants to obtain an F-1 visa to enter the United States for the purpose of participating in our Summer Institute. If a participant wishes to obtain an F-1 visa, the below documents must be submitted directly to Mr. Sal Longarino in the Office for International Services by email at ois@fordham.edu.

In order to secure the I-20 form, applicants must submit the below information to Mr. Sal Longarino in the Office for International Services by email at ois@fordham.edu. Do not submit any information to the OIS until you have paid the $500 program deposit.

Please Note: The Office for International Services is currently busy processing a large number of requests. It may take up to 1-2 weeks to receive a response.
Please do not send multiple requests to OIS, as it will slow down overall processing time. Thank you for your patience.

1. AFCOE form according to housing type:

2. Financial supporting statement, such as an official bank statement, bank or employer letter showing sufficient funds, or copies of award letters, loans, etc.

3. A statement indicating whether the participant intends to pursue an academic program in the U.S. before or after the Summer Institute, if applicable.

4. A copy of the name page of the passport clearly showing the participant's full name.

For a list of visa fees, please click here.

Special Instructions for Incoming LL.M. Students

If you will attend the Summer Institute program prior to the LL.M. program, you will need to submit AFCOE forms for BOTH programs. LL.M. program AFCOE forms are available on the OIS website.

In order to expedite your I-20 processing, please submit the AFCOE forms for both programs together, if possible.

Registration Upon Arrival

Summer Institute Participants who travel to the U.S. under a F-1 visa issued using documentation provided by Fordham University must check in with the Office for International Services upon their arrival in NYC, bringing with them their original I-20, passport, and I-94 card. We will arrange appointments at OIS for these participants throughout the first week of the program. This check-in procedure is required by U.S. law, and failure to meet with the Office for International Services is a violation of your F-1 status and could cause serious implications with the U.S. government.

Further questions regarding visa issues should be directed to ois@fordham.edu.