Visa Application Process

If you are coming to Loyola University from outside the U.S., you will need to have a J-1 exchange visitor visa to enter the U.S. You cannot study full-time at the university on either a B-2 tourist visa or the visa waiver program.

Visa procedures vary from one consulate or embassy to another, so it is very important that you check the website of the U.S. consulate or embassy in your country for specific instructions.

Three main phases are involved in the visa application process:
1. Gain acceptance to Loyola exchange program
2. Receive DS-2019 immigration document
3. Apply for visa

Once you have gained admission and received your immigration document (DS-2019), you can apply for a J-1 Visa. The consular officer will place a visa in your passport. You can enter the U.S. no more than 30 days before the beginning of the program. If you encounter any problems obtaining your visa, contact the Center for International Education, cie@loyno.edu or (504)864-7550.

Visit our visa website to learn more about applying for a visa.