international student orientation we are glad you’re here! august 2014 sangamon auditorium
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International StudentOrientation
We are glad you’re here!
August 2014Sangamon Auditorium
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Contact us
International Student Services & ProgrammingHRB 52 (217) 206-6678 [email protected]
www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office AdministratorErika Suzuki, Program CoordinatorZehra – 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 & ProgrammingHRB 52 (217) 206-6678 [email protected]
www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office AdministratorErika 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-date2. Be a full-time student3. Understand employment restrictions for
your status4. Update address5. 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 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 followingthe 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