International Students are Welcome at International School of Health & Beauty

If the student lives in another country and would like to attend beauty school at Florida - ISHB, we do everything possible to make the student's visit and training the best possible. ISHB School has been approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service now known as SEVIS to offer I-20 Visas. Instructors and staff are always anxious to assist students from other countries.

Our schools are monitored closely to ensure safety for all students and staff. Our local and foreign students can be comfortable knowing that ISHB campus is safe and enjoy a friendly environment. Our location is in a major shopping center and safety is a high priority. Rules and regulations are uniform and all students are expected to abide by our rules at all times.  

Upon successful completion of the program, foreign graduates will be issued the ISHB Diploma. In order to apply for the State Board Test and Licensing, a foreign student must have a valid US Social Security number.     

Overview

International School of Health & Beauty welcomes students from all over the world to be a part of our rich academic experience. We are the fastest growing Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Career Training. The Institute has campus located in Broward County, Florida and is easily accessible by all modes of transportation.

The Institute is comprised of a diverse student body from across the United States and from more than 50 countries around the world. With so many students from all nationalities, International School of Health & Beauty programs is indeed reflective of our global community, offering an education which teaches respect for the dignity and worth of each individual and concern for all.

International School of Health & Beauty offers two types of visas for international students, namely, an F-1 Student Visa and an M-1 Student Visa.

Student Visas

Students who come to the United States to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies usually apply for one of two nonimmigrant categories. The F-1 category includes academic students, and the   M-1 category includes vocational students.

M-1 Visa

Students must first apply to study at a BCIS approved school in the United States. International School of Health & Beauty is an approved school in great State of Florida. If you are accepted, the school will give you BCIS  Form I-20 M-N/ID (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status - For Vocational Students). If you require a visa, you should then take the Form I-20 to the nearest U.S. consulate and obtain a student visa. Take only the BCIS Form I-20 from the school you plan on attending for visa processing at the U.S. consulate.

You must also be able to prove to the consulate that you have the financial resources required for your education and stay in the United States.

F-1 Visa

Students must first apply to study at a BCIS-approved school in the United States. International School of Health & Beauty is an approved school in great State of Florida. If you are accepted, the school will give you BCIS   Form I-20 A-B/ID (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status - for Academic and Language Students). If you require a visa, you should then take the Form I-20 to the nearest U.S. consulate and obtain a student visa. Take only the BCIS Form I-20 from the school you plan on attending for visa processing at the U.S. consulate.

You must also be able to prove to the consulate that you have the financial resources required for your education and stay in the United States.

Pre-Requisites

All Students seeking admission in International School of Health & Beauty must satisfy the Academic and Financial Requirements.

Academic Requirements for Admission:

Students must satisfy at least one of these requirements.

• Official Secondary/High school records.

• Official certificates/results from the Ministry of Education (if applicable).

• Official examination results, if taken directly from the examining board.

• Baccalaureate, General Certificate of Education, Caribbean Examinations Council, Hong Kong Certificate of Education, West African Examinations Council and Secondary Examination Board certificates etc.

• Official university/post-secondary records from institutions attended.

• Official university/post-secondary transcripts and degree conferrals/diplomas.

Financial Requirements for Admission:

Before commencing study in the United States, students must present sufficient financial documentation, assuring that they will be financially secure while pursuing their education. All applicants who need a Form I-20 or Form IAP-66 to obtain a student or Exchange Visitor visa must complete and sign the International School of Health & Beauty Application and show proof of financial support for at least the first year of study.

A certified bank statement/(s) must be submitted which confirms sufficient funds to cover all expenses. This bank statement/(s) must indicate both the current balances of the account and the date the account was opened. Funds must be indicated in equivalent U.S. dollars

Practical Training

M-1 Visa

You may apply for practical training after you have completed your studies. If approved, you will be allowed to have one month of practical training for every four months of study you have completed. You will be limited to six months total practical training time.

You should submit BCIS Form 538 (Certification By Designated School Official), BCIS Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), and your I-20 ID, signed by the designated school official (DSO) to the BCIS.

Your application should be sent to the BCIS no more than 60 days before your student status expires and no later than 30 days after your studies are completed.

F-1 Visa

You may be allowed to work on-campus or off-campus (after the completion of your first year of study) under limited circumstances.

On-campus employment:

On-campus employment must either be performed on the school's premises, or at an off-campus location which is educationally affiliated with the school. The employment must be an integral part of the student's educational program. Employment authorized under this paragraph must not exceed 20 hours a week while school is in session. An F-1 student may, however, work on campus full-time when school is not in session or during the annual vacation.

Off-campus work authorization:

An F1 student may be authorized to work off-campus on a part-time basis after having been in F1 status for one full academic year provided that the student is in good academic standing as determined by the DSO. Part-time off-campus employment which has been authorized is limited to no more than twenty hours a week when school is in session and may work full-time during the holidays or school vacation.

Internship with an international organization:

An F-1 student who has been offered employment by a recognized international organization within the meaning of the International Organization Immunities Act (59 Stat. 669) must apply for employment authorization to the service center having jurisdiction over his or her place of residence. A student seeking employment authorization under this provision is required to present a written certification from the international organization that the proposed employment is within the scope of the organization's sponsorship.

Practical Training:

Practical training may be authorized to an F-1 student who has been lawfully enrolled on a full time basis for one full academic year. A student may be authorized 12 months of practical training, and becomes eligible for another 12 months of practical training when he or she changes to a higher educational level. An eligible student may request employment authorization for practical training in a position that is directly related to his or her major area of study.

Curricular practical training programs:

An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. Students who have received one year or more of full time curricular practical training are ineligible for post-completion academic training. Exceptions to the one academic year requirement are provided for students enrolled in graduate studies that require immediate participation in curricular practical training. A request for authorization for curricular practical training must be made to the DSO. A student may begin curricular practical training only after receiving his or her Form I-20 with the DSO endorsement.

Optional practical training:

A student may apply to the Service for authorization for temporary employment for optional practical training directly related to the student's major area of study. The student may not begin optional practical training until the date indicated on his or her employment authorization document, Form I-766 or Form 688B. A student may submit an application for authorization to engage in optional practical training up to 90 days prior to being enrolled for one full academic year, provided that the period of employment will not begin until after the completion of the full academic year as indicated by the DSO.