immigration session august 2004 by ravi ammigan international advisor christine bargerstock...
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Immigration SessionAUGUST 2004
By
Ravi Ammigan International Advisor
Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist
www.isp.msu.edu/oiss
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720
Welcome & Introduction
• Important Immigration Documents
• Role & Responsibility of Students
• Employment
• Travel
• Transfers
• Grace Periods
• Dependents
• Office Information
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720
Agenda
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Important Immigration Documents
I-20
• SEVIS
• SEVIS ID
• Major coding
• Expiration Date
• Financial Info
• Signature
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720
Important Immigration Documents
DS-2019
• SEVIS ID
• Major coding
• Category
• Expiration Date
• Financial Info
• Signature
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (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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Important Immigration Documents
Passport
• Passport Number
• Expiration Date
• Renewal
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720
Important Immigration Documents
Visa Stamp
• Visa Category
• Expiration Date
• Entries
• Renewal
3rd Country
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (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
Undergraduate n/a 12
Masters 6 9
Doctoral 3 6
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Role & Responsibility of Students
• Maintaining Status
Concurrent Enrollment
Online Course (1 course allowed for FT credit per semester)
Underenrollment – Check with OISS and TA Office
• Change of AddressOffice of the Registrar
- 5 days to report
Special Registration
- AR-11 SR Form
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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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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 www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720
Travel
• Valid DocumentsVisaPassportI-20
• Travel Signatures
• Canada and MexicoAutomatic RevalidationSpecial registered not eligible
• US VISIT Program
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Transfers & Grace Periods
• Transferring OutAssistantship Contracts EndingTransfer Out formSEVIS Release date
• Grace PeriodsRegular Completion (F and J)Withdrawal / Dismissal / Recessed
– 15 days if official
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Dependents
• Maintaining documents
• Pursuing educationSpouse and ChildrenLifelong Education
• Application for an F-2 visaIssuing dependent I-20F-2 visa application
• Employment
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (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
Questions and Answers
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Q & A’s
Thank you for taking the time to attend this session.
Welcome to the MSU community and Good Luck!
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