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Immigration Session FALL 2004 ORIENTATION By Ravi Ammigan International Advisor Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist www.isp.msu.edu/oiss 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Welcome & Introduction
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Important Immigration Documents Role & Responsibility of Students Employment Travel Transfers Grace Periods Dependents Office Information 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Agenda
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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
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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
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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
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Important Immigration Documents Passport Passport Number Expiration Date Renewal
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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
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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
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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 – Check with OISS Change of Address Office of the Registrar - 5 days to report to Registrar’s Office Special Registration - AR-11 SR Form
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 1. 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 www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 2.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 www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 3.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 6 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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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
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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
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! Is there an option that would allow you to gain this great experience? 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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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
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103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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
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WRONG ANSWER Please try again! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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CORRECT ANSWER You get a prize! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Question
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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
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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
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103 International Center oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 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
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Questions and Answers 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720 Q & A’s
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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
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