Immigration Information & Your Responsibilities
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Immigration Information & Your Responsibilities
James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr.Cindy PhelpsOffice of International EducationStudent Service Center 440
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Office of International Education
• International Admission Evaluators– UG & G Admission
• Maria, Rosanne, Chikako
• Study Abroad & International Exchange– Outbound American Students– Inbound Exchange Students (J visa)
• Jenn, Steve, Kirby
• International Student Services– International Student Advisors
• James & Cindy
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International Student Advisors
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Advising System at Chico State
• Two types:
1. Academic1. General Education Requirements – Undergraduates -
Academic Advising Office2. Major Requirements – Transfer & Graduate Students
- Department
2. Immigration – International Student Advisors
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What Do We Do?
Immigration Specialists
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How Do We Communicate With Students?
CSUCInternational
@CSUCIntl
University E-mail & Forwarding
Weekly announcements & notes
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What’s A SEVIS Record?
SEVIS(acronym)
Student & Exchange Visitor Information System
National database which tracks the immigration status of international students.
How do I get a SEVIS record?Admission SEVIS Record I-20
UPDATED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISORS!
Arrivals Departures Enrollment Physical Address
Work Authorizations Violations
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Primary Immigration DocumentsYour Responsibility!
1. Passport2. U.S. Visa3. I-20
5. I-94 – Electronic version only
If provided, OIE will keep a copy in your file. Any changes to these documents should be reported to your International Student Advisors!
These are the documents which identify you and establish your status in the United States. Keep them in a secure
place at all times.
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PASSPORT Keep it valid - must always be valid at least 6 months into the
future
Need to renew?
Contact your Embassy or Consulate in the U.S.
Renew in your home
country.OR
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VISA What do I do when my visa expires?
Nothing! A valid visa is only necessary for entrance into the U.S.
*You may stay in the U.S. with an expired visa, as long as you are maintaining your visa status.
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I-201. Inform Yourself!
Read page 2 of your I-20
2. Inform Your Advisor of Any Change(s)
3. Travel Signature – Page 3 of your I-20 – every six months *Certifies to BPO that you are maintaining your status.
Length of
ProgramAddress
Source of
Funding
Required!
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Maintaining Visa Status
1) Maintain full-time enrollment• Undergrads – 12 units• Grads – 8 units
2) No unauthorized work
3) Promptly report address changes
4) Do not break the law
It’s just this easy!Very few exceptions
to full-time enrollment
requirement:
*First semester adjustment
*Serious illness/injury*Final semester
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Employment: F vs. J Visa
On-campus
Internship/Academic Training
Employment after graduation
Talk with your advisors for more information
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Health Insurance - REQUIRED
AVOID A REGISTRATION HOLD!
Health
Care in the
U.S. is
Expensive!
Don’t let
your policy
expire!
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - REVIEW
Valid passport at all times
Always be a full-time student (summer optional)
Report address changes within 10 days
Do not work without authorization
Have valid health insurance at all times
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CAUTIONDO NOT rely on other students’ advice because
their cases may be very different from yours.
All your questions regarding immigration issues should be discussed with your International Student Advisors:
James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr. (PDSO, RO)Cindy Phelps (DSO)
International Student AdvisingStudent Service Center – 440
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PLEASE…
COME & SEE US
We‘re nice! We are here to support you!