{"id":1594,"date":"2022-03-04T08:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohla.com\/?page_id=1594"},"modified":"2023-07-17T07:52:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T11:52:29","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ohla.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How many locations does OHLA have?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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OHLA<\/strong> has seven (5)<\/strong> locations throughout the state of Florida.

Miami Brickell Campus<\/strong>
Address: 825 Brickell Bay Drive, 18th Floor. Miami, Florida 33131

Miami Aventura Campus<\/strong>
Address: 701 N Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Boca Raton Campus<\/strong>
Address: 4205 W Hillsboro Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Orlando Celebration Campus<\/strong>
Address: 715 Bloom Street, Suite 200, Celebration, FL 34747

Tampa Campus<\/strong>
Address: 6800 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 124, Tampa, FL 33614<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What do I need to study at OHLA?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe first thing you need is to meet our admission criteria. You must have completed your high school studies in your home country, be a non-native English speaker and meet the minimum age requirements (16 years of age).

\nIf you meet these requirements, complete our online application\u00a0form<\/a>. Once we have received your form you will be asked to provide us with;

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  3. If required, provide a Notarized Affidavit of Support\u00a0*<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nOnce you have completed the application and have been accepted, OHLA<\/strong> will send you a welcoming letter and your I-20.

    \n* Notarized Affidavit of Support: Required only when the Bank Statement does not belong to the applicant and that the cost related to the studies are being \u201csponsored\u201d by a third party.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    What kind of visa should I obtain? Where do I obtain one?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Because you will be a non-immigrant international student, you must obtain an F-1 (student) visa. To obtain an F1 student visa, you must contact the nearest U.S. Embassy in your country.<\/p>

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    For specific information on where to obtain a visa, go to http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/<\/a> and select the appropriate country and city.<\/p>

    DO NOT USE A VISITOR VISA TO ENTER THE U.S. TO STUDY!<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    I am in the U.S and I have a valid visa, but it is not an F-1 visa? What should I do?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    If you are currently in the United States; apply to\u00a0OHLA <\/strong>as normal. If you are accepted, we will assist you by issuing your I-20 form in order to apply for a change of status of your current status to an F1 student status.<\/p>

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    This process is done through a form called I-539 and it must be approved by USCIS.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Can I study with a tourist visa or visa waiver?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Yes<\/strong>, you may study with your tourist visa or visa waiver, however you cannot exceed 18 clock hours per week.<\/p>

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    In our program you may study in the semi intensive program which equals 16.6 clock hours per week.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    What if I'm already attending another ESL program in the U.S. and want to transfer to OHLA?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe transfer process is quite simple:

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