Immigration & Visas
Immigration & Visas
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F-type visa information
- 17-Month STEM OPT Extension Request Form
- Termination of Employment Report
- OPT & 17 Month STEM Extension 6 Month Validation Report
- H-1B Visa Cap-Gap extension application
- 17-month OPT Extension as of 5/1/08
- OPT Changes - 4/23/2008
- F-1 reinstatement
- Change of status from H-1 to F-1 student
- Change of status from F-2 to F-1 student
- F-1/I-20 extension of stay
- Inviting an F-2 dependent
- F-1 students: Transferring schools
- Optional Practical Training for F-1 students
- Optional Practical Training for F-1 Undergraduate Students
- Optional Practical Training for F-1 Graduate Students
- J-type visa information
- Immigration updates
- Immigration resources / links
- Checking in with ISSS
- What is SEVIS?
- Maintaining your legal status
- How to get a Social Security Number
The information provided in this section is brief and subject to change. Therefore, we suggest that you also consult the International Services for Students and Scholars Office (ISSS) if you have any questions. ISSS keeps up to date on current regulations and has several handouts giving more complete information.
It is important to understand that the International Office is not a branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, the ISSS Office is required to answer inquiries from DHS or a department within the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USCIS) regarding: your address, telephone number, the number of credit hours for which you are enrolled, field of study, initial attendance date, and expected graduation date. Information about your private life or activities discussed with ISSS staff is considered confidential, and is not given to any outside authority without your permission.
As an F-1 or J-1 student, you are expected to be a full-time student who will not work without proper authorization. It is your responsibility to remain in good standing. If you have any questions about your status, consult the ISSS Office immediately.
All international students who abide by USCIS regulations have no reason to fear USCIS authorities. If you are confronted by USCIS investigators, please let the ISSS Office know so that we can assist you or refer you to legal help.