[Studyabroadadvise] Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France Accepted Spring applicants

[mscouten]

Dear Study Abroad advisors,

  This is an FYI only.  This message was sent yesterday afternoon to 
all  accepted applicants to the  SBC JYF study
abroad program  in Paris. ( Campus France rules apply to anyone going to 
France on a study abroad program)
I would appreciate your encouraging your students participating in JYF 
this spring to follow the instructions
below and not to wait until the Thanksgiving holidays to begin the VISA 
process.  There is very little time
between now and January 11 (group departure date) to obtain a Visa.  
This added step with Campus France USA
has created problems since they are understaffed in DC.
Thank you for your help.

Best regards,

Margaret Scouten
Director, JYF

Dear Accepted applicants,

 Congratulations! Many of you have already received your letter of 
acceptance. Some letters are still in the mail. (If you have received 
this email, you have been accepted)  We have just created a list serv in 
order to
inform you immediately about important issues.  The most important item 
is the VISA APPLICATION.

A new organization was created last spring called Campus France USA.  
You must go to the Campus
France USA web site and register on line immediately.
The web site is:  usa.campusfrance.org 

You will not be allowed to go the French consulate and apply for a visa 
until you have registered with Campus France.  I am enclosing 
information below which is  on their web site.  YOU MUST COMPLETE A 5 
PAGE REGISTRATION FORM ON LINE.  Once you have done so, you will receive 
an email from Campus France confirming that you  have created an 
account.  They will send you an ID number. Please forward this email to 
me at <jyf at sbc.edu>

Once you have an ID number, you must send a copy of our JYF letter of 
acceptance AND a $60 check to
Campus France.  YOU MUST BEGIN THIS PROCESS NOW. Do not wait until 
Thanksgiving Break.
The process is very slow at Campus France since they are understaffed - 
only 3 people.
  It is best to register now before everyone going to France begins to 
register at the end of the month and in November.   You must also apply 
on line for an appointment at several Consulates.   Consulates are often 
closed during the holidays. However, you may not apply for the visa at 
the Consulate until you then receive our JYF documents (as explained in 
the JYF HANDBOOK).  We cannot send you the documents until you send back 
the TENTATIVE PROGRAM OF STUDY. Please fax that back ASAP to (434) 
381-6283 even if your Advisor has not yet signed the courses.  I must 
place you in a French university and send you the letter
stating in which French university you will be studying (Paris 3, 4 7).
Our group flight is Friday, January 11, 2008. So you see that time if of 
the essence.

If you have any questions and or concerns, please email me at <jyf at sbc.edu>
However, first read the instructions below from Campus France USA. Try to
register before you email questions.  Thank you and good luck.

Best regards,

Margaret Scouten
Director

<http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/1.html>
CampusFrance (Country) 
<http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/campusfrance-usa/22.html>
Studying <http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/studying-in-france/23.html>
Living in France <http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/living-in-france/24.html>
Why choose France <http://usa.campusfrance.org/en/why-france/25.html>
 


  Study Abroad Students

For Study Abroad and Exchange Students: (This applies to you if you are 
already enrolled in a school in the United States and you are 
participating in a study abroad or exchange program.)

1. Once you have been accepted to a study abroad program and have 
received confirmation from your home institution, you need to register 
with CampusFrance. You will need to register with CampusFrance before 
you can apply for your student visa through the appropriate French 
consulate.

After filling out the first page (Personal Information), click on 
'CampusFrance Form' (or Formulaire CampusFrance) and fill out the 5 
tabs. As you are a study abroad student you only need to fill out the 
questions with an asterix---and you can give short answers. You will 
know you are finished when you have submitted/validated the form.

2. After you have completed the application, you need to send the 
following to the CampusFrance Office in Washington D.C. :

  proof of enrollment in the study abroad or exchange program. This can 
be a copy of your acceptance letter from your study abroad/exchange 
program provider or a confirmation letter from the study abroad advisor 
at your home institution.

  payment. Payment for a study abroad student is $60. You can either 
submit this payment by check or money order. Please write the 
check/money order to : Maison Francaise (CampusFrance).

The address is: 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington D.C. 20007.

3. Once the CampusFrance Office receives your online application, proof 
of enrollment and payment, we review your application to make sure it 
has been filled out correctly.

4. Students enrolling for study abroad or exchange programs in France 
are NOT required to take a language test or have an interview with 
CampusFrance.

5. After the application has been approved, CampusFrance will send an 
e-mail to let you know that the process is complete and that you can 
apply for your visa. It may take up to two weeks after receipt of your 
documents for CampusFrance to confirm your application and send you an 
e-mail.

6. It is recommended that you start gathering the necessary documents 
for your visa before your CampusFrance registration has been validated. 
Visit the website of the French Consulate responsible for your state of 
residence or study: www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/consulates.asp

**Some visa services require that you go in person to get a visa, make 
sure to plan ahead**.

7. Once you have your visa, you may go to France.

© EduFrance 2006

 
 







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