F-1 Student Visa Information

Ballet Arts is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students

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WITH A SELECTION OF NEW YORK’S FINEST TEACHERS.

Located in City Center, a landmark building in the center of the dance world.
Only 10 minutes from Lincoln Center and Broadway's Theater District.
One of the largest and most beautiful studios in New York.
An invaluable opportunity for dance professionals and beginner dance students in any genre.

ounded in 1937, Ballet Arts is the oldest professional dance school in New York City. Formerly located in Carnegie Hall, Ballet Arts found a new home in City Center in 1982. We are in the heart of New York dance and theater world.

For over 70 years, our school has provided a home for some of the finest teachers in America, where the creation and rehearsal of many famous ballets took place, and where many of the country renowned dancers and choreographers attended classes and went on to professional careers in dance companies, on Broadway and in film and television.

Ballet Arts has the largest and the most beautiful dance studio in New York.

The school has been in the family for generations and has a pleasant and cozy atmosphere.

Since 1953, Ballet Arts is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Students from all over the world are welcome to study at Ballet Arts under our F-1 visa program. We offer classes in all styles and for all levels.

If you are interested in becoming an F-1 Student, submitted below are the links for further information:

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Student Visa Information for Transfer Students | F-1 Student Visa Regulations
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As a future F-1 student, you need an I-20 form from Ballet Arts.

Fill out the online Student Information Form 1.
Make a copy of your passport
*Copy of Bank Statement for minimum of $15,000.
($9,500 living expenses & $5,500 tuition for 1 year) Please keep the original to bring to the US Embassy.
Send an initial payment of $700.00 in Traveler check to Ballet Arts by Registered Mail. Please make Traveler checks payable to Ballet Arts and countersign them before mailing.
- $200.00 is for the registration fee (non-refundable)
- $500.00 is for the first month of tuition (refundable)

Send everything to the below address:

Ballet Arts
City Center
130 W. 56th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10019
USA

* The student must demonstrate that they have enough funds to cover a year tuition & living expenses. The documentation may also come from a family member or acquaintance with a letter of support stating the amount of money available for the support of the student.

Do not make any travel plans at this time.

When you receive your I-20 form from Ballet Arts, sign where it is marked.

To process your F-1 student visa, you will need to make an appointment online at your local US Embassy in your country. Prior to your appointment, you are required to pay the following fees:

$200 Visa application fee (for the Embassy)
$200 I-901 fee (for SEVIS)

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/ | http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/

You must bring the following with you to the interview:

Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
I-20 form from Ballet Arts
Passport photos
Bank statement for the minimum of $15,000.

Should your F-1 Student Visa be denied at the embassy, your tuition payment will be refunded. The registration fee is non-refundable.

When your F-1 Student Visa is approved you are now officially a student of Ballet Arts and are ready to travel to the Big Apple.
You may only enter the US 30 days before your starting date at Ballet Arts, but no later than the start date.

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Keep all papers with you in your carry-on luggage when coming to study in New York.
When you arrive in the US, and passing the US immigration, you will need to show the following:

Passport
I-20 form (from Ballet Arts)
I-94 card (white card from the airplane)
Customs Declaration Form (from the airplane)
All documents you brought to the visa application appointment (bank statement, letters, etc.)

After your arrival, you must report to Ballet Arts within 3 days. Please bring all documents you submitted at the immigration at the airport. You must also bring your local contact information at this time.

If you have any more questions feel free to contact us by telephone or e-mail.
There is Japanese, Korean and Spanish speaking staff available.

This is your home away from home.

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Ballet Arts is authorized under Federal Law to enroll F-1 foreign students.

If you are interested in transferring to Ballet Arts please call or e-mail for an appointment with Easter Crane.

Please bring the following items to the appointment:

Passport
I-20(s) from previous school(s)
I-94 card
Initial payment of $700
Bank statement

If you have previously changed your status to F-1 visa, please bring your approval notice.

For additional options we offer please inquire within.

Address

Office Hours

Ballet Arts
at City Center
130 West 56th Street
6th Floor
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
New York, NY 10019

Telephone:	(212) 582-3350
Facsimilie:	(212) 315-9850
E-mail:	balletarts@msn.com

Mon. - Fri.	12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sat.	12:00pm - 5:00pm

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Tuition Payment Policy:	Students must pay monthly tuition of $500.00. Tuition can be paid starting on the 24th but before the last day of the month.
Attendance Requirement:	All students are required to attend 40 classes per month. Classes can be selected from all styles and levels on the regular schedule. Unused classes or class cards will be void at the end of each month.
Monthly Evaluation:	All students are required to report to the Director once a month for a regular evaluation of attendance and progress. At this time, changes in the student’s program of study may be suggested. Students with poor attendance records may be placed on probation.
Program Requirements and Personal Vacations:	All students are required to study at Ballet Arts for a minimum of one year or more. Students are financially obligated to pay full years’ tuition prior to their departure. All students in good standing are allowed four weeks of personal vacations each year, two of which are tuition free, (including illnesses and injuries) upon consultation with the Director.
Travel Arrangements:	Students leaving the U.S.A. for any reason must report to the school office at least one week before departure to pick up I-20 with a re-entry signature. When you return, you must bring your I-20, passport, and I-94 card to the office.
Contact Information:	All contact information (address, phone, e-mail address) changes must be reported to the school office immediately.
Absences:	All students unable to attend classes for more than three days for any reason must contact the school office. A doctor’s letter is required for illnesses or injuries lasting for more than a week.
Health Insurance:	Ballet Arts does not provide health insurance for students. Health insurance coverage from your native country is strongly advised.
Transferring Out of/Leaving Ballet Arts:	Students who wish to transfer to another school after minimum of one year study at Ballet Arts must request permission from the Director.
Change of Status:	Students who changed their status (from F-1 to H-1B, Green card, etc.) must report to Ballet Arts with the approved government documents/notices.

If these regulations are not completely fulfilled, strict disciplinary action may be taken, which may include possible expulsion from Ballet Arts. Additionally, any pursuant change of status will be reported to the Department of Homeland Security and the appropriate American Embassy.

Employment Authorization for Practical Training:

1.	Students must have completed at least two years of studies at Ballet Arts.
2.	Students must be in good standing:
	a.	Satisfactory class attendance
	b.	Satisfactory performance in all classes (To be evaluated by the school director and individual teachers)
3.	Students must submit a written performance evaluation from a teacher of Ballet Arts demonstrating their competency to seek work in the field of dance.
4.	Students must submit a letter from a prospective employer in the field of dance expressing interest in hiring them when they become available to work.

If all the above criteria are met, applications may be filed up to 3 months prior to the starting date of the Practical Training. Please consult to the director of Ballet Arts for eligibility of Curricular Practical Training and Post-Completion Optional Practical Training.

** Student Regulations are subject to change.

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Student Visa Information for Transfer Students | F-1 Student Visa Regulations
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