Prospective International Students
If you live outside the United States, are not a citizen of the United States, and are interested in becoming an F-1 visa student at Messiah University, please visit our International Admissions page to get started. Also, listed below are links that will take you to helpful resources as you consider Messiah. We hope to become a part of your journey!
Study in the States Guide
This Department of Homeland Security initiative focuses on streamlining the student visa process and keeps international students informed about student visa rules and regulations. The site offers the latest information and resources for international students through blog posts, news articles, interactive guides, and videos.
U.S. Embassies Worldwide
Run by the U.S. Department of State, this site provides information and links to the Websites of U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions around the world.
U.S. Visa Wait Times
This helpful site is run by Bureau of Consular Affairs for the U.S. Department of State and provides information on issues related to applying for and obtaining an entry visa to the U.S.
Foreign Embassies in the U.S.
This site provides useful information on each of the embassies located in the U.S. capital of Washington D.C. with links to other Web-based resources
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the federal government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. They are a component of the Department of Homeland Security.