Every foreign law school graduate who is not a U.S. citizen is
responsible for providing complete information to the St. John’s University’s
International Student and Scholar Services Office so it will be
able to assist in processing requests for a Visa. Please note that
the University is not involved in Visa issuance and is thus not
responsible if the federal authorities do not issue a Visa.
Foreign law school graduates must comply with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Service (USCIS) regulations. In order to apply to St. John’s
School of Law every foreign graduate must have a status that does
not conflict with these regulations. The LL.M. application
procedure requires a showing of financial autonomy for the entire
length of the program through financial affidavits. Projected
expenses for a 9-month academic year are about $60,000 (USD),
inclusive of tuition, books, room and board, living, and laundry,
recreational and miscellaneous expenses. However, this estimate
could vary depending on particular circumstances of each student.
If the LL.M. candidate holds a F1 visa he/she cannot work outside
of St. John’s University.
Once accepted into the LL.M. Program, foreign law school
graduates will be directed to the University’s International
Student and Scholar Services department for completion of their
Visa applications if necessary. Afterwards, they will be required
to apply to the U.S. Consulates or Embassies in their countries to
obtain the proper Visa. Different regulations may apply if the
foreign graduate already resides in the U.S., depending on
immigration status.
The part-time students entered in the United States through St.
John’s University’s visa sponsorship must complete the program
within two years of enrollment.