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Welcome & Introduction. Immigration Session AUGUST 2004 By Peggy Arbanas International Advisor Christine Bargerstock Immigration Specialist. 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720. Agenda. Important Immigration Documents
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Welcome & Introduction Immigration SessionAUGUST 2004 By Peggy Arbanas International AdvisorChristine BargerstockImmigration Specialist 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Agenda • Important Immigration Documents • Role & Responsibility of Students • Employment • Travel • Transfers • Grace Periods • Dependents • Office Information 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Important Immigration Documents • I-20 • SEVIS • SEVIS ID • Major coding • Expiration Date • 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 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Important Immigration Documents • I-94 • Admission Number • D/S • Entry Info • Back side • Special Registration - Designated ports of departure - FIN Number 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
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 • 3rd Country 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (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 • Law Students: 14 credits LLM Students: 6 credits 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Role & Responsibility of Students • Maintaining Status • Concurrent Enrollment • Online Course (1 course allowed for FT credit per semester) • Underenrollment • Change of AddressMSU College of Law – SEVIS Required Special Registration • - AR-11 SR Form • - 5 days to report to Registrar’s Office 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 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Employment • I-9 • Applying for Social Security Card • must complete SEVIS check-in • apply 48 hrs after check-in • must obtain a letter from MSU College of Law • Filing for Taxes April 15 of every year Seminars available in February – Check OISS website 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Travel • Valid Documents Visa Passport I-20 • Travel Signatures • Canada and Mexico Automatic Revalidation Special registered not eligible • US VISIT Program 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Transfers & Grace Periods • Transferring Out Transfer Out form SEVIS Release date • Grace Periods Regular Completion (F and J) Withdrawal / Dismissal / Recessed – 15 days if official 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Dependents • Maintaining documents • Pursuing educationSpouse and Children Lifelong Education • Application for an F-2 visaIssuing dependent I-20 F-2 visa application • Employment 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (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 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Q & A’s Questions and Answers 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720
Conclusion Thank you for taking the time to attend this session. Welcome to the MSU community and Good Luck! 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720