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This form is not an application for admission; it is REQUIRED supplementary information needed foryour immigration document (called an I-20 for an F-1 visa applicant) .  \nThe International Programs Office (IPO) will issue the appropriate immigration document only AFTER you have 1) been formally admitted to Methodist University, 2) completed this form and submitted acceptable financial documents to the IPO, AND 3) submitted a security deposit. Please read all instructions before submitting this form. An incomplete form will delay the processing of your immigration document.  \nInstructions for Submitting your Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR)  \n􀀁 Download the CFR for undergraduates at [www.methodist.edu](www.methodist.edu)  \n􀀁 Print out this form and write by hand. Print legibly in BLOCK letters.  \n􀀁 To demonstrate available funds, you have two options:  \n1. A bank official may complete and stamp the bank section at the bottom of the CFR to certify that funds are available in the specified account (preferred) .  \n2. If the bank cannot sign the CFR, attach an official bank letter/ statement. Read the “Important Information about Financial Documents” section below for instructions about acceptable financial documents.  \nNOTE: You will need original copies of your financial documents for your visa appointment at the U.S. Consulate. It is recommended that you request several original signatures/ copies from your bank for future use. Also, copy the MU CFR foryour records.  \nMailing Instruction: Submit your CFR form along with additional financial documentation, if needed, to:  \nMethodist University  \nAttention: International Programs Office  \n5400 Ramsey Street  \nFayetteville, North Carolina 28311, U.S.A  \nImportant Information about Financial Documents  \n􀀁 Proof of funds cannot be more than six months old when the I-20 is processed.  \n􀀁 Only official, original statements in English are accepted.  \n􀀁 Account holder’s name must be listed in English.  \n􀀁 Printouts from on-line bank accounts are not accepted without an official signature and stamp from the bank.  \n􀀁 If funds are not in U.S. dollar, a stamped letter from the bank on bank letterhead must indicate the U.S. dollar equivalent of the funds reflected in the sponsor’s account(s) .  \nAcceptable account examples for I-20  \n􀀁 Savings  \n􀀁 Checking  \n􀀁 Deposits with no withdrawal restrictions or maturity dates  \n􀀁 Scholarship or Grant Award letter from U.S. government, foreign government, or international agency specifying what expenses are covered and any upper limits on those expenses.  \nUnacceptable account examples for I-20  \n􀀁 Time deposits or Certificates of deposit that have withdrawal restrictions or have not matured  \n􀀁 Investment accounts (stocks, bonds)  \n􀀁 Salary verification letter  \n􀀁 Funds from another F-1 or J1 visa holder  \n􀀁 Real estate, art or commodity holdings  \n􀀁 Retirement accounts or pension funds  \n􀀁 Life insurance policy  \n􀀁 Credit card limits or balances CFR-2024/1  \nCERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CFR)  \nSTUDENT INFORMATION:  \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________  \nLast (Family) Name First Name Middle Name DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)  \n Male 􀀁 Female Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)  Marital Status: Single  Married Separated Divorced Major Applied For:   Expected Start Term: Spring   Fall   Summer   Country of Birth:   City of Birth:   Country of Citizenship:   Country of Permanent Residence:   \nPERMANENT FOREIGN ADDRESS: (in your home country): Address is current until (mm/dd/yyyy)   \nAddress:  \nProvince/ State:   Country   Postal Code:    \nE-mail:  \nPhone Number:  \nCURRENT ADDRESS: (if different than the address listed above) Address is current until (mm/","cbCaivUXk4fHOcuy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivUXk4fHOcuy","pdf",392858,"English","# Instructions for Submitting your Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR)\n## Proof of funds and document requirements\n## Acceptable and unacceptable account examples\n# Student Information\n## Address selection and shipment of immigration document\n## Visa status and transfer information\n# Application Statement\n# Sources of Financial Support","[{\"question\":\"What is the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR) used for?\",\"answer\":\"The CFR is required supplementary information used to support issuance of the immigration document (I-20) for an F-1 visa applicant.\"},{\"question\":\"When will the International Programs Office issue the I-20?\",\"answer\":\"After formal admission to Methodist University, completion and submission of the CFR with acceptable financial documents, and submission of a security deposit.\"},{\"question\":\"What financial documents are considered acceptable for I-20 processing?\",\"answer\":\"Official original statements in English with the account holder’s name in English are accepted; proof of funds must be no more than six months old and online printouts require an official bank signature and stamp.\"}]","CERTIFICATE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CFR) - Undergrad International Student - Instructions and Form | PDF",1789513966]