http://bluedataesl.com At Bluedata, our mission is to provide a quality learning experience and an opportunity for International students to learn English for personal, academic, and professional purposes while experiencing American culture in New York City. With this mission in mind, all lessons and activities strive to help students fully integrate into NYC’s vibrant English speaking community. By bringing together students of various nationalities in an educational setting that challenges and invigorates students’ intellectually, Bluedata strives to create a community of empowered scholars capable of succeeding in our globalized world. en-us Copyright 2010. All right reserved. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:39:24 +0400 http://www.rssfeedssubmit.com/rss-generator/ http://bluedataesl.com/images/logo.jpg http://bluedataesl.com 144 52 http://bluedataesl.com/iso.php Admission Process If you are currently living abroad, please follow the following steps to begin studying at Bluedata (documents needed are in bold): 1)You need to fill out and submit the I-20 application (download here), along with the school application fee, and SEVIS/I901 fee. (see Courses and Fees) 2)You need to submit an original bank statement* to school with at least $5,000 for four months of study, and a copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months. 3)You need to submit copies of all academic records and transcripts. 4)Once you receive your I-20 and are accepted to Bluedata, you could schedule for a visa interview at your local US embassy. 5)Once you visa application is approved, you could to come to NYC no earlier than 30 days prior to your class start date and take an oral and written placement exam with us. Our agents/counselors will also speak to you about issues such as housing, vacation, insurance etc. 6)Upon course placement, students sign an enrollment agreement, register and pay for the appropriate class. 7)Attend class! http://bluedataesl.com/css.php Admission Process If you are looking to change your current non-immigrant status (J1, H1b, etc) to and F1 status with Bluedata, you need to follow the below procedure: 1)You need to submit the I-20 application (download here), plus school application fee, SEVIS/I901 fee and I539 (change of status) fee. (see Courses and Fees) 2)Fill out an I-539 form (download here) (our agents/counselors can provide assistance if necessary). 3)You need to submit an original bank statement* to school with at least $5,000 for four months of study, and a copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months. 4)You need to submit copies of all academic records and transcripts. 5)Once your student status is approved, you need to take an oral and written placement exam. Our agents/counselors will also speak to you about issues such as housing, vacation, insurance etc. 6)Upon course placement, you need to sign an enrollment agreement, register and pay for the appropriate class. 7)Attend class!