Visa applications, extensions, and transfers

Taking any of our English courses or university pathway programs makes you eligible to apply for an F-1 student visa to study and live in the United States. We are a fully accredited international organization and have extensive experience helping students from all over the world with their visa paperwork.

If you are currently in the United States with an active I-20, we can help you extend your I-20 or transfer your I-20 to study with EF and continue living in the US. If you are in the United States now with a tourist visa, B-1/B-2 visitor’s visa, or ESTA visa waiver, you are eligible to study at EF for up to three months.

If you have entered the United States with a visa that is not for academic studies, we would encourage you to apply for an F-1 student visa from your home country. We will be glad to help you with this application and have local support staff in over 50 countries around the world. All students must have a legal immigrant status in order to study at EF schools. For specific questions about transferring or extending your I-20 visa, please contact the local EF school.

How to book a course

Booking an English course in the USA with us is easy! You'll just need to complete an enrollment form, give us a copy of your passport, and pay a deposit on your course fee. We can also advise you on any visa-related questions and provide support in transferring or extending your I-20.

Admissions team

we have staff in every school who can help with walk-in registrations. You can find the schools contacts in their info pages.