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

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Immigration Session FALL 2004 ORIENTATION 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 Change of Address Office of the Registrar - 5 days to report to Registrar’s Office Special Registration - AR-11 SR Form

103 International Center (517) You have not been home in 2 years. You finally have time and money to visit your parents. You have maintained your F-1 status. Now you have to make sure you have all the documents to return to the US. What current document is not needed when you re-enter the US? A I-94 card A B B Valid passport C C I-20 signed D D Valid visa stamp 103 International Center (517) Question

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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center (517) Question

103 International Center (517) What document reflects the date an F-1 student is allowed to remain in the US? A A I-94 B B Visa Stamp C C I-20 D D Passport 103 International Center (517) Question

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103 International Center (517) How many credits must a Master’s degree F-1 student (without an assistantship) maintain during fall semester? A A 12 BB 9 C C 8 D D International Center (517) Question

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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) International Center (517) Question 1. You are on winter break and you work at the campus library. Your supervisor asks you to work extra hours since she is understaffed during the break. How many hours can you work per week? A A 20 B B 21 C C 45 D D Over 20

WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center (517) Question

CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center (517) Question

103 International Center (517) International Center (517) Questions 2.Your professor owns a private research company and you are a graduate student. Your research is in the same field as his private research company. He asks you to work for the company. He said it’s fine as long as you work 20 hours per week. A A TRUE B FALSE B

WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center (517) Question

CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! Is there an option that would allow you to gain this great experience? 103 International Center (517) Question

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) International Center (517) Questions Who can sign your I-20 or DS-2019? A A Major Professor B B Academic Advisor C C MSU President D D Designated School Official at OISS

WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center (517) Question

CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center (517) Question

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