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Immigration Session August 2004 at MSU: Essential Information for International Students

Attend the August 2004 immigration session by Peggy Arbanas to learn about important documents, roles, responsibilities, employment, travel, transfers, grace periods, dependents, and office info. Stay informed and comply with regulations to have a successful academic journey at MSU.

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Immigration Session August 2004 at MSU: Essential Information for International Students

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Important Immigration Documents • Passport • Passport Number • Expiration Date • Renewal 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Q & A’s Questions and Answers 103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss oiss@msu.edu (517)353-1720

  17. 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

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