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

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

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 w/ assistantship w/out assistantship Undergraduaten/a12 Masters69 Doctoral36

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 Registrar 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 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

11. 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

12. 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 OISS Filing for Taxes April 15 of every year Seminars available in February – Check OISS website

13. 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

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

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

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