1. Immigration Session AUGUST 2004 By Peggy Arbanas International Advisor Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Welcome & Introduction

2. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Agenda Important Immigration Documents Role & Responsibility of Students Employment Travel Transfers Grace Periods Dependents Office Information

3. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents I-20 SEVIS SEVIS ID Major coding Expiration Date Financial Info Signature

4. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents DS-2019 SEVIS ID Major coding Category Expiration Date Financial Info Signature

5. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents I-94 Admission Number D/S Entry Info Back side Special Registration - Designated ports of departure - FIN Number

6. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents Passport Passport Number Expiration Date Renewal

7. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents Visa Stamp Visa Category Expiration Date Entries Renewal 3 rd Country

8. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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 Law Students: 14 credits LLM Students: 6 credits

9. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Role & Responsibility of Students Maintaining Status Concurrent Enrollment Online Course (1 course allowed for FT credit per semester) Underenrollment Change of Address MSU College of Law – SEVIS Required Special Registration - AR-11 SR Form - 5 days to report to Registrar’s Office

10. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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

11. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Employment I-9 Applying for Social Security Card must complete SEVIS check-in apply 48 hrs after check-in must obtain a letter from MSU College of Law Filing for Taxes April 15 of every year Seminars available in February – Check OISS website

12. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Travel Valid Documents Visa Passport I-20 Travel Signatures Canada and Mexico Automatic Revalidation Special registered not eligible US VISIT Program

13. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Transfers & Grace Periods Transferring Out Transfer Out form SEVIS Release date Grace Periods Regular Completion (F and J) Withdrawal / Dismissal / Recessed – 15 days if official

14. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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

15. Office Information Office for International Students & Scholars Hours & Staff Walk-ins and appointments Email Reminders Website: www.isp.msu.edu/oiss Address and Phone Number 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720

16. Questions and Answers 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Q & A’s

17. Thank you for taking the time to attend this session. Welcome to the MSU community and Good Luck! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Conclusion