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Visa & Immigration. Important Documents. Passport Visa I-94 I-20. Expiration Date – 6 Months. Visa Type. Visa Expiration Date. Entry(ies) into the US. Visa Number. I-94: Arrival Departure Card. Alien Registration Number. F-1 DS. Date of Entry. I-20. SEVIS ID Number.
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Important Documents • Passport • Visa • I-94 • I-20
Visa Type Visa Expiration Date Entry(ies) into the US Visa Number
I-94: Arrival Departure Card Alien Registration Number F-1 DS Date of Entry
I-20 SEVIS ID Number Kent State University Major Program End Date
CIP Code N000000000 I-20 Travel Signature
SEVIS • Student and Exchange Visitor Information System • Web-based technology used to track and monitor schools and programs, students, exchange visitors and their dependents throughout the duration of approved participation within the U.S. education system.
Traveling • Unexpired visa (exceptions to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent Islands for 30 days for less) • Unexpired Passport • I-20/DS-2019 signed for travel • Take proof of financial support, and other documents you may need (transcripts, letter of enrollment) • Carry copies of all documents in a separate bag in case you loose the originals
Program of Study • Make normal progress towards completing your degree • Notify ISSS if you change your major • Maintain a full course of study: • 12 credit hours for undergraduates • 8 credit hours for graduate students
Report These Changes Within 10 Days • Change in major • Local address • Financial changes • Extension of program • Transfer • Change of status • Reduced course load
Work Options F-1 Visa Holder On campus employment Off campus employment • OPT • CPT Economic Hardship J-1 Visa Holder On campus employment Academic Training Be aware that unauthorized off campus employment violates your immigration status.
ISSS Advising Hours Please schedule appointments with an advisor for OPT, Academic Training, Change of Status, or sessions that will take longer than 15 minutes.
What if I have a question or concern? International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) 330-672-7980 ISSS@kent.edu 106 Van Campen Hall, 625 Loop Rd www.kent.edu/oia