The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using the SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone numbers (703-603-3400 and 800-892-4829) and claiming to be SRC representatives. The fraudulent callers are inquiring about Form I-94 documents and asking students to provide information regarding monetary transactions.
Things to remember:
If you have any additional questions regarding this matter, please contact the SEVP Response Center at 703-603-3400 or 800 892 4829, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, except federal holidays.
The following is information for those prospective international students (residents of other countries) who are considering attending Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). The information is specifically for those who would like to study in the United States on an F-1 (Student) visa.
To answer this question, consider these things:
DCTC does not offer English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL or ESL) courses for international students. Consequently, international student applicants must demonstrate proficiency of the English language prior to being accepted to the college.
Acceptable Forms of Proof of English Proficiency:
All of the following requirements must be met by the admissions deadlines to be accepted to the college and before an I-20 form is issued. NOTE: Acceptance to certain programs is on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. International students will not be accepted to programs that can be done entirely online.
Students outside the US:
Students with F1 Visa inside the US applying to transfer to DCTC:
DCTC does not accept international students to start in Summer semester.
All admissions documents can be sent to Admissions@dctc.edu or mailed to: DCTC Admissions, 1300 145th St. E., Rosemont, Minn. 55125
Congratulations on your acceptance to Dakota County Technical College. We are excited to welcome you to our community, to our campus, and to our classrooms. Before you begin, there is important information that you need to know and steps that you need to complete to be successful. More information about the international student process can be found at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
Please be aware acceptance to Dakota County Technical College does not guarantee you will be granted a student visa to study in the United States. You are responsible for registering with the USCIS as an international student and applying for a Student Visa. Below lists the steps to apply for the visa.
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2015/06/five-ways-to-prepare-for-your-visa-interview
Planning for your Arrival – If the F-1 student visa is granted.
International students students can arrive no earlier than 30 days before the start date listed on the I-20
Upon arrival – the student should contact one of the International Student Admissions Advisors (see below) to arrange for an appointment to pay for insurance and register for orientation.
Maintaining Status and Graduation