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International Student Orientation We are glad you’re here! August 2014 Sangamon Auditorium
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Contact us International Student Services & Programming HRB 52 HRB 52 (217) 206-6678 iss@uis.edu www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/ Sarah Jome, Director Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator Zehra – GA, Kat – Student Worker
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Culture & Culture Shock
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How can I get help or learn more? Talk to someone – Advisor, faculty, roommate, counseling center…… Call home Get up/out – join something Read email newsletters Read website and send us 1 email Eat well and exercise What else????
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Getting Used to American Culture Education System Weather Time & Appointments Dress Greetings Informality Individuality Personal Space Medical Care/Insurance Dating Smoking Pets Smells Helping Alcohol Getting around Shopping Tipping Food Homework & tests
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Getting Started International Student Services Check-In – Get Orientation Schedule – Complete Check-in Form – Copy documents Undergraduate Placement Tests – Math and English Proficiency Course Registration – meet Academic Advisor and follow their advice Immunizations, meet new friends
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Where to get information and help…… Health Services Counseling Center Student Health Insurance – Human Resources Campus Police Brookens Library Card Services Residence Life Food Services USFSCO CTL ESL Career Development Center Diversity Center Host Families ………
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Programming International Student Services programs International House (in Bluebell Court) – For juniors, seniors and graduate students Student Life (uis.edu/studentlife) Campus Recreation (uis.edu/campusrec) Your Resident Assistant, Housing, Department, Library…
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Contact us International Student Services & Programming HRB 52 HRB 52 (217) 206-6678 iss@uis.edu www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/ Sarah Jome, Director Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator Jeannie Capranica, Program Manager
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Immigration
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5 Main F-1 Immigration Laws 1.Keep immigration documents up-to-date 2.Be a full-time student 3.Understand employment restrictions for your status 4.Update address 5.Carry immigration documents
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Keeping documents up-to-date Passport – how to extend Visa – when is this an issue? I-20/DS-2019 – school, level, major, money, travel I-94 - https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html Other?
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Being a “full-time” student Undergraduate - 12 credits Graduate – 9 credits, 8 hours + GPSI ESL – Fall, Spring, Summer On-Line courses
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Employment - Jobs On-Campus – GA/GPSI, Student Worker – Up to 20 hours per week during semester – F-1s with UIS I-20 Off-Campus – after one year – CPT – internships for credit, quick – OPT – $380, 90 days, 1 year Social Security Number, Taxes, I-9s
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Update Address Nessie – Your UIS computer interface – Will automatically update SEVIS AR-11 form if you leave UIS or F-1 status
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Carry Documents In town In Illinois Outside Illinois Outside U.S. Law # 6 – follow other laws – Alcohol, driving, dating…
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D/S = Duration of Status Duration = length of time Status = good F-1 relationship with the U.S. government How? By following the F-1 laws. D/S = as long as you have a good relationship with the U.S. government, your documents don’t expire early and you can enjoy the benefits of your status
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What are “benefits of F-1 status?” Be in the U.S. legally Transfer Extend Change level of study Change major Sometimes have a reduced course load Employment – On Campus – Curricular Practical Training – Optional Practical Training – STEM extensions Change status sometimes we can help you “reinstate to status“
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How can you find out how to apply for these benefits? uscis.gov uis.edu/internationalstudentservices email newsletters advising from International Student Services
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Repeat after me…. I understand that I am responsible for knowing and following the immigration laws for my status!
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Safety Personal Safety – Lock doors, walk in groups, don’t flash wealth – Blue Safety Lights – Campus Police – 206-6690 & 206-7777 – 911 Money – Cash, PIN numbers, Weather – Winter and Summer – Snow & ice – frost bite, heat stroke Driving – School buses, getting a driver’s license, etc.
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Health Care & Insurance
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Money & Banking
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Other Housing Food Programming Email newsletter Prayer room
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