GBA International Student GBA International Student Orientation 2010Orientation 2010

Fordham University

Office for International Services

Orientation PacketsOrientation Packets What OIS Can Do For You!U.S Classroom CultureCampus MapFordham Health Insurance PlanManaging Your MoneyHealth and WellnessMedical Insurance

Who are we?Who are we?

Your most reliable source for “international” information as long as you are a retaining Fordham’s F-1 status or being a non-immigrant student at Fordham

Open 10 am – 4 pmPlease check website for advising hours

(And Rose Hill, Building 540, East 191st St., Closed on Thursdays)

Lincoln Center

33 West 60th Street, Rm. 306 Closed on Fridays

OISOIS

What do we do?Special office offering special services

for special population– Immigration regulations compliance for

our institution and clients– Adjustment to new academic, social and

cultural environment– Advocacy for international education

and our international community

Covered TopicsCovered Topics

Immigration RegulationsSocial Security CardsCell Phones & Credit CardsDriver’s Licenses & DMVBankingTravelHealth InsuranceEmployment

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations

Who is non-immigrant?– B– F– J– H

FOR MORE INFO...

Read the sections on our website….

OVER 40 CATEGORIES

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations

VISA vs. STATUS?

FOR MORE INFO...

Read the sections on the website….

Admitted to school

Financial Documentation I-20 or DS-2019

Received F-1 VISA (STICKER) at Embassy

Entered USStarted F-1 STATUS in the US

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations

What should I do to Maintain my “Legal Status”?

– Unexpired I-20 & DS-2019– Properly endorsed for traveling– Unexpired Passport– Valid I-94– Notify changes on your “completion

date”, “education program and level info”

PASSPORT

Valid Until Date

Surname = Family Name = Last Name

Given Name = First Name

MAKE SURE ALL YOUR GOVERNMENT

DOCUMENTS HAVE YOUR NAME WRITTEN

AS YOUR PASSPORT

VISA

Expiration Date

Must be Valid for ENTRY to the U.S.

Can be expired WHILE in the U.S.

F1 Visa Type

Expiration Date

I-20Completion Date

Must always be in the future

Travel Signature

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Travel Signature

Endorsement must be less than 6 months old when

you travel

Back side- should have your SEVIS number written

I-94 CARD

Duration of Status

Must say F-1 and D/S

•Print your name as it is written on your Form I-20

•If only one name, print in Family name block, & enter FNU in First Name field

•Spacing is important!

•No Hyphens (-) permitted!

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations What should I do to Maintain my

“Legal Status”? – File Required IRS forms, even if you

did not make any income– Report address changes (in 10 days)– Do not work illegally!– ENROLL FULL-TIME!!! Do not drop

below a full-course load before letting us know first.

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations

What is full-time according to immigration regulations?

– Minimum 9 credits every semester– If enrolled for two consecutive semesters,

you can take the third semester off while maintaining matriculation

– When transferring to another school consult with us.

– Get a new I-20 or DS-2019 if you change your degree program or education level (example Bus. Adm. Taxation; from MBA to MS or Certificate.

Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations

Words of Wisdom Regarding Immigration issues:

– Never go to or call IRS, USCIS (Immigration) or any Federal Office without consulting us first!

– Include Bank, SSA and DMV above– Consult with us first regarding immigration

issues and then listen to friends, family etc. Immigration is a complex thing. Not two individuals will have the same cases.

Health InsuranceHealth Insurance

Federal & Fordham Requirement is to have health insurance

You are automatically billed for FORDHAM INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Annual Cost: $1134– $378 ea. Trimester– Fall (August 23, 2010 to January 3, 2011)– Spring (January 3, 2011 to April 24, 2011)– Summer (April 25, 2011 to August 23, 2011)

Health InsuranceHealth Insurance

Waiving Fordham Health Insurance online is possible and must complete 2 step process:

(1) online (2) in-person Deadline to waive online: Sept 15, 2010 Fordham Insurance ID Cards mailed,

brochures available to print after online registration

Federal & Fordham Requirement to have insurance

Fordham International Online Process for

Student Health Insurance

Connect To On-Line Connect To On-Line Insurance RegistrationInsurance Registration

Click on “Current Students” on left side. Then click on “Health and Safety”. Then click on “Health Insurance Info”.

Click on the “SECURE Insurance registration process” and follow instructions.

Direct link is: https://secure.visitaci.com/insurance/Fordham/

www.Fordham.edu/OISGo To URL:

From Your Web Browser…

Registration PageRegistration Page

Select the International Student option

Selection PageSelection Page

Choose if you must enroll in the school insurance plan or if you are eligible to request waiver

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Begin Insurance Enrollment ProcessBegin Insurance Enrollment Process

Enter your Student ID Number & Date of Birth You must review and Agree to Terms & Conditions to continue

Student Information PageStudent Information Page

Enter your personal information Respond to the 4 questions under Miscellaneous

Information

Other Insurance InformationOther Insurance Information

Enter your ‘other’ insurance information, If you have no other insurance, click on next page

Dependent Coverage OptionDependent Coverage Option

If you wish to purchase coverage for a dependent, select the Add Dependent button and enter the information for your dependent

If you have no dependents to add, click Next Page

Coverage Option PageCoverage Option Page

Select the Plan Option View the Brochure

Confirm Enrollment PageConfirm Enrollment Page

The premium charge confirms the amount already billed on your Student Account

Confirm your Enrollment into the Student Insurance Plan

Enrollment Confirmation PageEnrollment Confirmation Page

You will receive an e-mail confirming your enrollment Print your ID Card from the selection provided

Selection PageSelection Page

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Begin Insurance Waiver ProcessBegin Insurance Waiver Process

Read and Follow the Waiver Process Instructions Enter your Student ID Number and Date of Birth Check-off “I have read & agree the Terms & Conditions)

Student Information PageStudent Information Page

Enter your personal information Respond to the 4 questions under Miscellaneous

Information

Other Insurance InformationOther Insurance Information

Enter your current insurance information Provide Information on the type of coverage your plan provides

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Confirm Online Waiver ApplicationConfirm Online Waiver Application

Select the Confirm Waiver Request

Confirm Online Waiver ApplicationConfirm Online Waiver Application

Print page for your records, then click on logout button This will complete the online waiver process, however...

Your waiver application is not complete until your policy has been

reviewed by the International Office at

Fordham.

Waiver Process Instructions:Waiver Process Instructions: 1. Complete the on-line insurance waiver request2. Print out a copy of your completed waiver request

(Print the final page of this process)3. Obtain an English copy of your insurance policy4. Highlight the Policy Maximum, the Deductible amount, and

the Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit amounts. 5. Take the English copy of your insurance policy to the Office

of International Services (OIS) along with your printed copy of your completed waiver request for their review within 5 days of completing this process (entire process must be completed before September 15, 2010).

6. Failure to completely follow these instructions will result in the Student Insurance charge remaining on your Student Account.

Fordham International Online Process for Student Health Insurance Completed

How to How to Complete a Complete a CLAIM formCLAIM form Save ALL Receipts

Complete the Claim form and mail in within 30 days

Claim form can be found on the OIS website, or from the OIS office

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TRAVELTRAVEL

ENDORSED I-20/DS-2019 VALID VISA VALID PASSPORT

THINGS TO KNOW CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY & ADJACENT

ISLANDS AUTOMATIC REVALIDATION I-515 OPT ENTERING WITH THE WRONG VISA

BankingBanking

Open a checking account We will give you a letter if desired You can open one without a SS#, but

some banks (Chase for instance) charge extra to do a background check without SS#. The ones that do not have such a policy as far as we know:– Citibank – Bank of New York – Wachovia

Cell Phones and Credit CardsCell Phones and Credit Cards

What to do?• Fordham Ram Cell • Prepaid cards

How to build a credit history?• Open Checking account• Secure credit card• Be selective, be aware of interest rates & fees

Social Security number and cell phone company

• Establish good credit habits as soon as possible

Driver’s Licenses and ID CardsDriver’s Licenses and ID Cards

Apply for license at NY Dept of Motor Vehicles (DMV) : Social Security card (2 points). If not eligible get letter from SS Office that

states ineligible for Social #. Letter shouldn’t be more than 30 days old. Proof of Identification = 6 points Total including Proof of Date of Birth

How to get 6 points if no Social Security Number:

Passport, Visa, I-94, I-20 = 3 points (Proof of Date of Birth) Health Insurance card, Utility bill = 1 point EACH ONE of the following items: Bank statement, Cancelled check, US credit

card = 1 point TOTALAfter one semester: US College ID & Official Transcript = 2 points

NY ID Cards (not for driving): Same as above (4 pts + SS# or SS denial letter + 6 pts)

Social Security CardsSocial Security Cards

As of October 2004, F-1 students could not receive SS# unless they have employment authorization and/or job offer.

OIS will help you obtaining services which “demand presenting a SS#”

SS# >>>>> U.S. Credit History

Employment AuthorizationEmployment Authorization

WORK

ON-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS

PRACTICAL TRAINING ECONOMIC NEED

CPT OPT

BEFORE COMPLETION OF

STUDY

AFTER COMPLETION OF

STUDY

CPTCPT

Must be a requirement for degree (see School Catalog)Or

Receiving academic credit for the employment Request info. on Tutorials from the office of Dean Lipper

Do not begin work until CPT is approved

OPTOPT

Must be a related to your field of study. 12 month period after completion of your

study Before and or After Completion of studies You must apply between 90 days before

your graduation (completion) date and up until 60 days following your completion date.

Takes about 2 to 3 months to receive authorization, so apply early.

Immigration after graduationImmigration after graduation

We can help you find immigration lawyers that have dealt with Fordham students.

Every April, an immigration lawyer is invited to present on our campus to answer your questions.

Business School Student’s Timeline

•Check in

•Bank Acct

•Important Newsletter

•Travel •IRS and TAX •OPT

•Immigration lawyer on campus

•CPT

•Travel

•Insurance

•Home/vacation

•Employment

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Business School Student’s Timeline

Feb/ April / May 2012

Apply OPT May 21, 2012

OPT Begins

October 20, 2012

July 19, 2013

OPT Ends

April 1,2013H1Bs are available

July 20, 2012

OPT Begins

•Apply for OPT up to 90 days before your completion date/graduate date

•OPT start date can be up to 60 days after completion date/graduation date

May 20, 2012

Completion Date

For more info:For more info:

Go to our website:www.fordham.edu/ois

And Make an Appointment ONLINE

Email us:ois@fordham.edu

longarino@fordham.edukeroberts@fordham.edu

Call us Or stop by during office hours:

LC: 33 West 60th Street Room 306, (212) 636 – 6270RH: Building 540, East 191st St., (718) 817- 3145

Thank you !Thank you !