Immigration Session AUGUST 2004 By Ravi Ammigan International Advisor Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist www.isp.msu.edu/oiss 103 International.

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Immigration Session AUGUST 2004 By Ravi Ammigan International Advisor Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist International Center (517) Welcome & Introduction

Important Immigration Documents Role & Responsibility of Students Employment Travel Transfers Grace Periods Dependents Office Information 103 International Center (517) Agenda

103 International Center (517) Important Immigration Documents I-20 SEVIS SEVIS ID Major coding Expiration Date Financial Info Signature

103 International Center (517) Important Immigration Documents DS-2019 SEVIS ID Major coding Category Expiration Date Financial Info Signature

103 International Center (517) Important Immigration Documents I-94 Admission Number D/S Entry Info Back side Special Registration - Designated ports of departure - FIN Number

103 International Center (517) Important Immigration Documents Passport Passport Number Expiration Date Renewal

103 International Center (517) Important Immigration Documents Visa Stamp Visa Category Expiration Date Entries Renewal 3 rd Country

103 International Center (517) Role & Responsibility of Students Check-in Maintaining Valid Documents ( Passport, I-20 / DS-2019, Visa) Renewals (Passport and Visa) Extension / Change of I-20 / DS-2019 Maintaining Status Enrollment / Full-time Status w/ assistantship w/out assistantship Undergraduaten/a12 Masters69 Doctoral36

103 International Center (517) Role & Responsibility of Students Maintaining Status Concurrent Enrollment Online Course (1 course allowed for FT credit per semester) Underenrollment – Check with OISS and TA Office Change of Address Office of the Registrar - 5 days to report Special Registration - AR-11 SR Form

103 International Center (517) Employment F -1 On-campus Employment (in and out of session / hours) Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Optional Practical Training (OPT) J-1 On-campus Employment (Sponsor’s authorization) Academic Training

103 International Center (517) Employment I-9 Applying for Social Security Card must complete SEVIS check-in apply 48 hrs after check-in must obtain a letter from OISS Filing for Taxes April 15 of every year Seminars available in February – Check OISS website

103 International Center (517) Travel Valid Documents Visa Passport I-20 Travel Signatures Canada and Mexico Automatic Revalidation Special registered not eligible US VISIT Program

103 International Center (517) Transfers & Grace Periods Transferring Out Assistantship Contracts Ending Transfer Out form SEVIS Release date Grace Periods Regular Completion (F and J) Withdrawal / Dismissal / Recessed – 15 days if official

103 International Center (517) Dependents Maintaining documents Pursuing education Spouse and Children Lifelong Education Application for an F-2 visa Issuing dependent I-20 F-2 visa application Employment

103 International Center (517) Office Information Office for International Students & Scholars Hours & Staff Walk-ins and appointments Reminders Website: Address and Phone Number

Questions and Answers 103 International Center (517) Q & A’s

Thank you for taking the time to attend this session. Welcome to the MSU community and Good Luck! 103 International Center (517) Conclusion