Get Form I 17

Filling out Form I-17, the Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student, is a critical step for schools wishing to enroll F or M visa students. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the form online while ensuring you meet all necessary requirements.

Follow the steps to successfully complete Form I-17 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin with page one of the Form I-17. Fill in fields one through five, providing essential details, including the type of nonimmigrant students you want to enroll, the full name of your school, and the main instructional site address.
3. In field 1, select the type of nonimmigrant classification the school will offer, choosing F for academic programs and M for vocational programs. You may select both if applicable.
4. Enter the full legal name of your school in field 2 and the name of your main instructional site in field 2a, ensuring not to abbreviate.
5. Input the mailing address, telephone, and fax numbers in field 3. Ensure that the mailing address reflects that of the main instructional site.
6. In field 4, input the physical location of your school, which cannot include a P.O. Box.
7. Select the type of school in field 5, identifying if it is publicly or privately owned. Provide the necessary ownership details accordingly.
8. Proceed to page two of Form I-17, completing fields six through twelve. Provide information regarding the programs you seek to offer certification for, including session start dates and accreditation details.
9. In field 6, select the specific educational programs for which you are petitioning certification. Refer to the list provided to ensure accurate classifications.
10. Describe your school’s calendar system in field 7 and input estimated session start dates in field 8.
11. Detail your school’s establishment date in field 9 using the MM/DD/YYYY format. This date must not be in the future.
12. Provide information regarding school accreditations in fields 10 and 11, selecting ‘None’ if applicable.
13. Continue filling out page three, fields thirteen through twenty-two, which ask for educational objectives, admission requirements, and average student body statistics.
14. Make sure to clearly articulate your admissions requirements in field 16 and specific programs of study in field 17.
15. Detail graduation requirements and causes for expulsion in fields 18 and 19, ensuring thorough and clear descriptions.
16. Input the average numbers of students, faculty, and staff in field 20 along with the approximate annual costs in field 21.
17. Answer the question in field 22 regarding previous applications for approval of the school for nonimmigrant students.
18. On page four, add information about school officials by selecting ‘add new official.’ Ensure that you complete each nominee’s details accurately.
19. If necessary, add additional instructional sites using the ‘add new campus’ option and assign roles to school officials appropriately.
20. After completing all sections, select ‘submit’ to finalize your Form I-17. Note that upon submission, changes cannot be made.
21. Once submitted, a confirmation screen will appear where you can view, print, or pay any necessary fees for your application.

Ensure you fill out your Form I-17 accurately by following these steps online today.