Admission Steps
1
Find out which art portfolio program and courses best align with your goals and objectives.
Be sure to check our School Calendar and plan ahead!
* If you need help choosing the right option, please contact our admissions.
2
To start your application to art schools for international students, please refer to the required documents listed in the next section below and prepare them.
See Required Documents3
Fill out your application via our application link and upload any required documents.
You can save your progress and return to complete it at your convenience.
Application Link* If you have questions or trouble navigating the online Application Form, please contact our admissions
4
Make sure all the required materials have been submitted, and you have fulfilled the application fee payment.
Pay Application FeeOur Admissions team will review your application materials once all the required documents have been submitted.
If you are accepted, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance from us and be guided through the I-20 process.
Art Classes
Welcome!
You are now officially a part of our creative community!
We wish you an inspiring and fulfilling journey as you pursue your artistic path with New York Art Studio. Enjoy every moment of your time with us, and we look forward to supporting you as you grow and succeed.We wish you an inspiring and fulfilling journey as you study art in the USA with New York Art Studio. Enjoy every moment of your time with us, and we look forward to supporting you as you grow and succeed.
Required Documents
Required Documents For Application
- Application Form
- Finance Form
- English Skill Assessment
- Artwork Evaluation
- Policy Agreements
- Bank Statement
- Must be in English
- Must be in US Dollar (USD)
- Must have been issued within the past 60 days
- Must have a minimum balance of $30,000 USD for Core Portfolio Prep applicants
- Must have a minimum balance of $20,000 USD for Visual Arts Enrichment applicants
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of High School Diploma or Transcript in English
- Application Fee of $150 (non-refundable)
- Copy Of VISA
- SEVIS Fee Receipt
- Copy of Form I-94 (if applicable)
* Submit only if you have previously been issued an 1-94.
Required Documents For Application
- Application Form
- Finance Form
- English Skill Assessment
- Artwork Evaluation
- Policy Agreements
- Bank Statement
- Must be in English
- Must be in US Dollar (USD)
- Must have been issued within the past 60 days
- Must have a minimum balance of $30,000 USD for Core Portfolio Prep applicants
- Must have a minimum balance of $20,000 USD for Visual Arts Enrichment applicants
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of High School Diploma or Transcript in English
- Copy of Current 1-20 Form
- Application Fee of $150 (non-refundable)
- Copy Of VISA
- Copy of Form I-94 (if applicable)
* Submit only if you have previously been issued an 1-94.
Required Documents For Application
- Application Form
- Finance Form
- English Skill Assessment
- Artwork Evaluation
- Policy Agreements
- Bank Statement
- Must be in English
- Must be in US Dollar (USD)
- Must have been issued within the past 60 days
- Must have a minimum balance of $30,000 USD for Core Portfolio Prep applicants
- Must have a minimum balance of $20,000 USD for Visual Arts Enrichment applicants
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of High School Diploma or Transcript in English
- Copy of Current 1-20 Form
- Application Fee of $500 (non-refundable)
- Copy Of VISA
- Copy of Form I-94 (if applicable)
* Submit only if you have previously been issued an 1-94.
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Art Classes
Important Things To Note
- You may enter the United States 30 days prior to the program start day
- You must have the form of I-20 and SEVIS fee payment receipt when you enter the United States (SEVIS fee should be paid directly to SEVIS)
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
Explore which art portfolio preparation track best suits your objectives and career path. Once accepted to our SEVP certified art school, we will issue you a Form I-20 required for F1 visa art programs.
The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant student visa for individuals pursuing academic studies in the United States at an SEVP-certified institution. Throughout the process, please reach our school admissions with any questions, and our staff is here to guide you.
- Valid passport
- Form I-20
- DS-160 confirmation
- SEVIS I-901 payment receipt
- Visa appointment confirmation
- Financial documents showing ability to pay tuition/living expenses
- Academic records (transcripts, diplomas, test scores)
Absolutely. The program is open to all non-immigrant students, including those enrolling in art classes for beginners and introductory art classes in NYC.
Yes, students enrolled in F1 visa art programs at our SEVP certified schools in the USA may apply for OPT upon successful completion, subject to USCIS requirements.
You must first be accepted by an SEVP-certified school, receive a Form I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 form, and schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Yes, through a Change of Status application with USCIS, or by exiting and re-entering the U.S. with an F-1 visa.
Yes, but you must notify your current school, obtain a new I-20 from the new school, and complete a SEVIS transfer process.
Yes, F-1 students are required to maintain full-time enrollment during the academic year. At our institution, students are scheduled for 5 classes per week. To maintain F-1 status, students must attend a minimum of 4 classes per week.
Request it from your Designated School Official (DSO). It's typically valid for one year.
Yes, but you must have a valid F-1 visa, a valid passport, and a current travel signature on your I-20.
- On-campus: Yes, up to 20 hours/week during school, full-time during breaks.
- Off-campus: Only with special authorization, such as CPT or OPT.