1. PRESENTATION ON ISSS OFFICE PROCEDURES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORIENTATION 2013-2014

2. Dear International Students! Welcome to the University at Albany!

3. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Science Library G-40 University at Albany 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 U.S.A. Location of ISSS Office

4. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday through Friday Email: isss@albany.edu Phone 518-591-8189 Fax: 518-591-8171isss@albany.edu

6. Please, keep in touch! Please check in upon arrival – we need a copy of your I-20/DS-2019, passport, visa, I-94 Form. Every time there is a change you need to stop by for us to have a copy of a new passport, visa, I-20/DS-2019 or I-94 Forms.

7. Paperwork processed Your I-20 Form – find your SEVIS number Transfer students with Transfer Pending I-20 – need to pick up finalized I-20 Continuous Attendance in September, sign and give us copy for the file You need Travel signature every semester if you plan to travel outside the US Request for Document Processing Status Letter Departure Form

15. GIVE US FIVE! We need at least 5 (five) business days or one week to process your request. However it takes longer during busy times, such as beginning & end of semester. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE!

16. Remember to pick up your paperwork! We ONLY notify via e-mail if letter comes from USCIS, Social Security and DMV. Please, show your UAlbany ID to pick up and sign. Please pick up your paperwork yourself. We do not notifiy you once your paperwork is done!

17. Where to pick up your paperwork

18. Keep your originals safe! ISSS is required to keep international student files for 3 years ONLY after student leaves University at Albany. Please keep originals of all your I-20/DS-2019 Forms for the future.

19. Weekly ISSS Announcements Updates and other important information are sent to you via e-mail ONLY! You need to set up and check your Albany.edu e-mail every week. It is MANDATORY!

20. Important updates are e-mailed to you! Immigration rules and changes; Fun events: Ice Skating, Apple Picking Trip, New York/Boston trip, Thanksgiving Dinner & more! Monthly Socials: Halloween Pumpkin Carving, Christmas Holiday Movie night & more! “What to Do This Week” - information about fun things to do in Albany area year round!

21. Sign up for events at our office!

22. Have a question or two? Please make an appointment to meet with International Student Advisor at the front desk of ISSS.

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