[Webinar] How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 VISA Holder

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1. I-94

• The document for letting ppl know about their Immigration Status (Entrance/Departure)

2. OIE Check-In

• U.S. Federal Regulations require all international student visa holders to complete the OIE check-in.
• online check-in can be available
• OIE Check-In changes students' immigration record from "Initial" to "Active"
• Checking each immigration record is each student's responsibility
• Failure to Check-in can terminate the student's immigration status. The students can be expelled from the U.S.

3. How to complete my OIE Check-in?

1. Log into iStart
2. Select 1. F/J student arrival and Check-in
3. Select Fall 2023 OIE Check-In
   1. Pre-Arrival: Submit the Arrival Confirmation
      • If you plan to arrive late, submit the "Student Administrative Processing Visa Delay" e-form within iStart.
      • The request will be sent to the student's academic department.
      • OIE cannot update the student's I-20 form until the academic departments confirm their support.
   2. Pre-Arrival: Read through the regulation acknowledgment to maintain the legal status in the U.S
   3. If you have any questions: ISSS Advising Service
   4. Post-Arrival: confirm your arrival to the U.S. by logging into iStart and complete the remaining 2 e-forms within the OIE Check-in e-forms.
      • Immigration Regulation Acknowledgment
      • Immigration Document Upload
        • Upload copies of signed I-20 or DS-2019 form
        • Upload a copy of the US visa
        • Upload copy of I-94 record.
        • Provide a U.S. Physical address and phone number.
      • After all e-forms are submitted, the OIE advisors will notify each student of the SSN (Social Security Number)
      • What is Social Security Number??

 

 

Enrollment Requirements | Office of International Education

4. OIE Check-in Deadline

5. Enrollment

• Maintain Full-time enrollment and progress
  • Can register up to 3 audit hours
  • Do not have any limitations on the number of credits a student can take as pass/fail.
  • If you consider withdrawing from the course, please consult with the ISSS advisor before withdrawing.
  • If you are in your final term and have less than 12 credits remaining in your program, please complete the Academic Reduced Course Load e-form in iStart before the end of the first week of classes.
  • More information: Enrollment Requirements Website

6. Reduced Course Load (RCL)

7. Employment

• Eligible On-Campus Employment for up to 20 hours during academic terms.
• Prior to starting employment on-campus, consult with HR to ensure the proper paperwork has been filed.
• Questions: ISSS Advisor
• More information: F-1 employment overview
• The on-campus employment is not restricted to its place. It means that you are paid by Georgia Tech, or ppl who are related to Georgia Tech.
• There can be a limit on hours during breaks. Consult with HR!
• Must obtain OPT or CPT in order to work for off-campus employment. (Required At least 1-year active F1 visa status)

8. Keep your SEVIS record updated

• Report any changes of below within 10 days of the change, regardless of the changes in Georgia Tech's student information system.
  • Website: I-20 Updates Website
  • U.S. Address
  • Legal Name
  • Major to his/her sponsoring institution

 

9. [Master's Extension] If you want to continue studying beyond the end date on the I-20,

• Request a program extension through iStart.
• Note that students cannot request the extension after the program end date noted on I-20.
• If the student do not extend within the end date, he/she need to apply for reinstatement to regain student status.

 

10. [Master's -> PhD] If you want to continue in a different academic level,

• Apply for a Change of Degree Level through iStart.
• ISSS will then issue a new I-20.

 

11. International Travel

• You must have a valid travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 form as well as F-1 visa(stamp).
• Each signature is valid for 1 year for f-1 students and 6 months while on OPT.
• To obtain a new travel signature, complete the Travel Signature Request e-form in iStart.
• Be aware of the expiration date written on the visa.
• Be aware of the number of Entries written on the visa.
  • 'M' refers to 'UNLIMITED time' of entries to the US.
  • The specific number refers to the limited time of entries to the US.

 

9. Summary

• Living in the US can be really different from the country where you lived.
• Always speak with OIE, your professors, and academic advisors. They are here to help you.
• The Academic standing can affect your immigration record.
• There are so many student organizations on campus.

 

10. Violation of Status....

 

11. Grace Period

• Website: F-1 60-Day Grace Period Options
• F-1 Students are allowed a 60-day grace period to stay in the U.S. after the completion day of your studies.

12. Reminder!