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International Applicants

Immigration Documents

International applicants applying to the following online programs will not be able to obtain an I-20 to apply for an F1 Visa but may enroll while residing in their home: virtually only

  • Health Informatics (HI)
  • Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD)

Additionally, the following conditions apply: 

  • SUNY Downstate does not sponsor student visas for online only programs.
  •  HI (online students only) and PPOTD students are not permitted on campus.
  • Attendance at graduation is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Control policies, with no visa sponsorship from SUNY Downstate.
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) cannot be supported after program completion.
  • If accepted,  applicants who have received an F-1 Visa in an in-person program must maintain full-time student status every semester while enrolled.