The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is recognized by the Student Exchange and Visitor program (SEVP) as a SEVIS approved school. We have the authorization to issue the I-20 forms to our international students so that they may obtain their F-1 Student Visa.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has students from all across the globe including Brazil, China, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and Vietman.
The SEVIS-approved Catholic school will assist the international student with the admission process and completing the I-20 worksheet before submitting it to Janelle Luther at lutherj@archmil.org. The name on the passport used to enter the United States must match the name given on the application for admission.
International students who apply for an F-1 student visa using a Form I-20 will need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee to the Department of Homeland Security prior to the student visa interview. The I-901 fee is in addition to the Department of State's DS-160 visa application fee.
Students coming directly from another country on an F-1 student visa are limited to entering the United States no earlier than 30 days prior to the program start date on the Form I-20.
When an international student arrives at your Catholic school, make a copy of the passport, visa, and other travel documents for the student’s file.
F-1 Visa Student Information & Help Guide
Download Form I-20 worksheet
SEVIS-Approved Schools
Additional information can be found at Study in the States that explains the rules and regulations governing the international student process in the United States.
The Code of Federal Regulation for SEVP-Approved Schools – Advertising Statement 8CFR214.3(j) Advertising. In any advertisement, catalogue, brochure, pamphlet, literature, or other material hereafter printed or reprinted by or for an approved school, any statement which may appear in such material concerning approval for attendance by nonimmigrant students shall be limited solely to the following: This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
Janelle Luther Administrative Assistant / PDSO lutherj@archmil.org (414) 758-2256
Laura Kacala Administrative Assistant / DSO kacalal@archmil.org (414) 758-2254
Building Address (use for deliveries) Archdiocese of Milwaukee 3501 South Lake Drive St. Francis, WI 53235 (map)
Mailing Address Archdiocese of Milwaukee PO Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone Numbers Janelle Luther: (414) 758-2256 Laura Kacala: (414) 758-2254
Fax (414) 769-3408
General email schools@archmil.org