Welcome to the Diocese of Davenport! The following information is to help you with the next step, traveling to the United States of America, how exciting.
Study in the United States 5 steps

Planning your trip:

• Check the CDC Guidelines

• Purchasing your Plane Ticket

  • As soon as your visa is issued and you have booked you plane ticket, contact the school advisor or program coordinator by phone or email to let them know your date of arrival to the airport. We will need to know your flight number and your local time of arrival.

This resouce is great and provided by SEVP on Entering the United States.

The host family or program coordinator will be the one to meet you at the airport and get you to your new home. 

It is important that you arrive with enough cash to pay your expenses for the first few days. Approximately $200-$250 (American) should be adequate until you an open a local bank account.

Report to the School Office:

At least 10 days before school begins, you should report to the school office. 
Please bring the following:

• Form I-20

• Form I-94 (original or printed from www.cbp.gov/I94)

• F1 Visa

• US email address

• Register for classes