Make-up Designory: Make-up Schools and Cosmetics

STUDENT VISAS

Make-Up Designory (MUD) is proud to welcome international students. MUD is authorized to issue I-20 documentation for M-1 visas for students who are enrolled at the school. The school’s I-20 document is only valid for an M-1 visa, and can only be provided for the period of time during which the student is registered at MUD. The M-1 visa is for students only, and does not authorize external work experience. After a student receives the MUD enrollment package and I-20 document, he or she must pay a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) visa processing fee (I-901) of $200.00 U.S. dollars through the U.S. State Department website: https://www.fmjfee. com/index.jhtml. After paying the fee, students should print and retain a receipt as proof of payment. This fee must be paid before the student appears at the U.S. Embassy.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

In order to obtain I-20 documentation for an M-1 visa, international students must complete the MUD School Student Registration Form, along with the school’s I-20 application. These forms may be downloaded from our school website (www.mud. edu), obtained at the Administrative Office, or through an Admissions Advisor. In order to register, international students will be required to present valid proof of high school completion or a GED. Students who provide documentation in any language other than English will be required to have that documentation translated by an agency approved by MUD. An Admissions Advisor can provide a list of approved translation services and service centers. In addition, students will be required to provide MUD with financial records, to establish that they will have sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition, materials and living expenses during their stay in the United States. For more information pertaining to guidelines for specific countries, please contact an Admissions Advisor. After a student has completed all of the necessary requirements, he or she will receive the I-20 documentation via mail.

After students receive their I-20 documentation, they must next visit a U.S. Embassy for visa processing. MUD recommends that students schedule their embassy appointments as far in advance as possible, as availability and time delays may vary by country. Students should bring all necessary documents with them, including I-20 documentation, school contracts, financial and loan documents, and proof of payment of the I-901 SEVIS visa processing fee. At the embassy, students should have their I-20 documents and passports stamped and returned with the appropriate visa.* After students have received their visas, they should notify their Admissions Advisor by phone or e-mail, to let them know that they are ready to attend school. We urge all students who have questions about their embassy appointments or about preparing for their trips to contact our Admissions Advisors.

*Please note: in certain cases, an embassy clerk or Customs official may write “F-1” on the I-20 document instead of “M-1”. This error will not change a student’s actual status, and can be corrected.

Once a student has arrived in the U.S. at an American Port of Entry (airport, seaport or border gate), he or she will need to furnish both a passport and I-20 documentation to U.S. Customs. The Customs official will staple a small card into the passport. This is an I-94 document, and must be kept in the passport at all times. MUD will be notified through the SEVIS database that the student has entered the U.S. Students are required to report to school no later than 10 days after arrival. We realize that it may take students some time to get situated and adjust to new surroundings; however, a student must appear at the school and MUD must verify a student’s arrival in the SEVIS database within 10 days in order to avoid incurring problems with the student’s visa status.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The U.S. Government imposes many rules on international students. By accepting the school’s contract and the I-20 in order to study in this country, students are also accepting responsibility for residing and studying in accordance with the guidelines outlined below:

Students are required to carry their passports, visas, and I-20 documents with them at all times.
Students may only possess an approved I-20 form from one school at a time.
International students are required to contact MUD if they have accepted a MUD I-20, but decide to attend another school. MUD is required by law to cancel the I-20 it has issued.
Students are also required to notify MUD and the U.S. government if they move or change addresses during their stay. Please contact your International Student Advisor for help completing a Change of Address (AR-11) form.
After a student has arrived and checked in with his or her International Student Advisor, MUD will update that student’s SEVIS records.

MUD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES

MUD is responsible for providing the following services to international students:

Publishing the initial I-20 form
Reporting courses or program changes
Reporting a leave of absence (LOA)
Reporting poor attendance and grades
Reporting program completion

M-1 VISA SPECIFICS

It is important to note that the visa required to visit the United States is different from the visa required to attend a vocational school. At Make-Up Designory (MUD), we are only authorized to issue M-1 visas. This type of visa is specifically issued by an appropriate U.S. Embassy for a vocational student. This visa will allow the student to study at MUD for a specific period of time. Upon completion of the course or program, the student must leave the country within 30 days.

TRANSFERRING SCHOOLS OR EXTENDING VISAS

With an M-1 visa, the deadlines for transferring or extending the visa are quite limited. Students who wish to do so may contact their Admissions Advisor for assistance. Please note that the processing and approval of an M-1 visa will take a minimum of 45 days.

Students who wish to extend their training or shorten their training periods should contact an Admissions Advisor. For any extension, a Change of Status application fee will apply. This involves filling out an I-539 form, including a check for $300.00, and receiving a new I-20 document. MUD’s Admissions Advisors can help students complete their paperwork and mail it to BCIS in Laguna Niguel, California. For your convenience, the package will be addressed for return to the school.

Our Admissions Advisors can also help students request a school transfer (I-539). Please note that the rules for transferring between schools mandate that an M-1 student can only transfer to another school with SEVIS-approved M-1 programs, and a related course of study. We encourage students to contact their Admissions Advisor for more information.