Welcome, students!
About the international student office:
At the International Student Services Office, we specialize in advising international students by helping them understand and maintain their F-1 visa status.
Our International Student Services Office provides guidance on all matters relating to your F-1 status, including the following;
- Applying for an initial F-1 visa
- Transferring your SEVIS record from another school
- Changing your current status (H1B, H4, L-1 etc) to F-1
- Enrolling in a Full Course Load and maintaining your F-1 status
- Authorizations for training and employment (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT)
- Changes to your program end date on your I-20
- Travelling abroad on a F-1 status
- Applying for a vacation term
- Applying for a Medical Reduced Course Load
- Applying for a renewal of your expired F-1 visa
- Reinstatement of a terminated SEVIS record
Contact Us
- Email: dso@sofia.edu
- Phone: 1-888-820-1484 Ext: 10907
- Advising session with DSO: Schedule an Appointment
International Student Handbook
¡Bienvenidos estudiantes!
En la Oficina de Servicios para Estudiantes Internacionales, nos especializamos en asesorar a estudiantes internacionales ayudándolos a comprender y mantener su estado de visa F-1. ¡Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a nuestros futuros estudiantes a comprender todos los detalles esenciales del proceso de admisión en la Universidad de Sofía!
欢迎，同学们!
在国际学生服务办公室，我们致力于通过帮助国际学生了解和维持其F-1签证身份为他们提供咨询。我们的目标是帮助我们的潜在学生了解索菲亚大学录取过程的所有基本细节！
如果您有任何问题，欢迎您扫码添加微信和我们的招生顾问联络！
I enrolled in Sofia University’s MSCS program for its rigorous curriculum in advanced computer science topics such as artificial intelligence, drones, and robotics, its Silicon Valley location, and its faculty’s technology industry experience. The course content turned out to be innovative and cutting edge, and the program exceeded my expectations. I strongly recommend it!
Ankur Saxena
Alumnus, MS in Computer Science
Class of 2019
I’ve learned a lot of new things which can help me to improve my researching, writing, and analyzing skill set. As a result, I can become a better problem solver and more easily tackle complex projects. By earning a graduate degree from Sofia University, I continue to expand upon a wealth of knowledge, preparing myself for a life of constant learning.
Anjali Patel
MBA
Class of 2021
Eligibility to receive an I-20 from Sofia University
International Students must first submit an online application and receive an acceptance letter to receive an I-20. Start your online application HERE!
International students on an F-1 status seeking to transfer their SEVIS record, students applying for the F-1 status from abroad and students seeking to change their non-immigrant status to F-1, must provide all requested documentation to the International Student Office and satisfy all eligibility requirements in compliance with 8 CFR 214.2(f) and other applicable immigration regulations in order to receive an I-20 from Sofia University.
Non-resident students on any other immigration status will be required to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to study in the U.S.
Please email dso@sofia.edu after uploading the required documents if you need confirmation of your eligibility to receive an I-20 or study in the U.S., before you submit your application.
Application fees and deposit fees are non-refundable for applicants determined by the International Student Office to be ineligible to receive an I-20, if these fees have already been paid.
