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PresentationImmigration Information Session
April 15, 2004
By
Ghazala Khan International Student Advisor
Ravi AmmiganInternational Student Advisor
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Welcome & Introduction
• Important Immigration Documents
• Role & Responsibility of Students & Scholars
• Dependents
• Employment
• Travel
• Transfers
• Grace Periods
• Office Information
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Agenda
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Important Immigration Documents
I-20
• SEVIS ID
• Major coding
• Expiration Date
• English Proficiency
• Financial Info
• Signature
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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Important Immigration Documents
I-94
• Admission Number
• D/S
• Airport
• Back side
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Important Immigration Documents
Passport
• Passport Number
• Expiration Date
• Renewal
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 Automatic Revalidation
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Role & Responsibility of Students
• SEVIS
• Maintaining Valid Documents (Passport, I-20 / DS-2019, Visa)
Renewals (Passport and Visa)
Extension / Change of I-20 / DS-2019
• Maintaining Status
Enrollment (Credits / ELC)
Concurrent Enrollment
Under-enrollment
• Change of AddressRegistrarSpecial Registration
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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 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
Applying for Social Security Card\
I-9
Filing for Taxes
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Travel
• Valid DocumentsVisaPassportI-20
• Travel Signatures
• Canada and MexicoAutomatic Revalidation
103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Transfers & Grace Periods
• Transferring OutTransfer Out formSEVIS Release date
• Grace PeriodsRegular Completion (F and J)Withdrawal and Dismissal
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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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Conclusion
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