17 North State Street, #900, Chicago, IL 60602 Ph: 312.970.1375 Fax: 847.229.

1919
350 East Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 Ph: 847.229.9595 Fax: 847.229.1919
5715 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Ph: 773.664.0330 Fax: 773.664.0331

Applying from Abroad

We are pleased that you are interested in attending SOLEX College. You are required to
submit the following documents in order to complete your application for admission.

SOLEX College International Student Application Form

Copy of Passport

Copy of High School or University Diploma

Evidence of Financial Support

(passport should be valid for at least 6 months)

(translated into English)

(choose ONE of the following options)

Your Own Funds

Provide an original bank statement from a bank account under your name showing at least
$____________ as the balance verified by a signature and a stamp from a bank representative.

OR

Sponsorship from the United States

Affidavit of Support Form I-134 (can be downloaded from www.uscis.gov or the sponsor can
pick up a copy from the SOLEX College International Students Office)

Bank Statement (from an account under your sponsors name showing at least $_______________
as the balance verified by a signature and a stamp from a bank representative)

Personal Income Tax Return (copies of first two pages of the form 1040 from the previous
year)
OR

Letter from Employer: (letter should state sponsors annual income).

OR
Sponsorship from Abroad
Letter from Sponsor translated into English including the following information:
- Sponsors full name and address
- Students full name and address
- Name of company he/she works for and companys address
- Sponsor must state that they will pay for the students: Tuition, Room and Board, and all other
school and living expenses

Bank Statement (from an account under your sponsors name showing at least $______________
as the balance verified by a signature and a stamp from a bank representative translated into
English)

Letter from Employer (letter should state sponsors annual income translated into English).

Pay Fees
x

Application Fee $150

(non-refundable fee / cash, check or credit/debit card)

Shipping & Handling Fee:

Express Mail $80;

Priority Mail $30

(non-

refundable fee / cash, check or credit/debit card)

SEVIS I-901 Fee $200

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(non-refundable fee / credit/debit card)

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17 North State Street, #900, Chicago, IL 60602 Ph: 312.970.1375 Fax: 847.229.1919
350 East Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 Ph: 847.229.9595 Fax: 847.229.1919
5715 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Ph: 773.664.0330 Fax: 773.664.0331

After you receive your Form I-20, it is mandatory to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and bring your receipt to
the U.S. Embassy for your visa interview. For more information visit www.fmjfee.com.

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17 North State Street, #900, Chicago, IL 60602 Ph: 312.970.1375 Fax: 847.229.1919
350 East Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 Ph: 847.229.9595 Fax: 847.229.1919
5715 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Ph: 773.664.0330 Fax: 773.664.0331

Applying from Abroad

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Dependent Information
If you have a spouse or children who are going to accompany you while in the United
States, you will need to provide the following documents in order to submit each
dependents I-20:

Copy of Passport for Each Dependent

Passport should be valid for at least 6 months. Only a copy of the picture and personal information page of
the passport is necessary.

Proof of Familial Relationship

Spouse (copy of Marriage Certificate translated into English)
Children (copy of Birth Certificate translated into English)

Additional Evidence of Financial Support

In addition to the financial evidence submitted to support your application for form I-20, provide proof of
$______________ for each dependent.

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