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International StudentOrientation
We are glad you’re here!
August 2014Sangamon Auditorium
Contact us
International Student Services & ProgrammingHRB 52 (217) 206-6678 [email protected]
www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office AdministratorErika Suzuki, Program CoordinatorZehra – GA, Kat – Student Worker
Culture & Culture Shock
How can I get help or learn more?
Talk to someone– Advisor, faculty, roommate, counseling center……
Call home Get up/out – join something Read email newsletters Read website and send us 1 email Eat well and exercise What else????
Getting Used to American Culture
Education System Weather Time & Appointments Dress Greetings Informality Individuality Personal Space Medical Care/Insurance Dating
Smoking Pets Smells Helping Alcohol Getting around Shopping Tipping Food Homework & tests
Getting Started International Student Services Check-In– Get Orientation Schedule– Complete Check-in Form– Copy documents
Undergraduate Placement Tests– Math and English Proficiency
Course Registration – meet Academic Advisor and follow their advice
Immunizations, meet new friends
Where to get information and help……
Health Services Counseling Center Student Health
Insurance – Human Resources
Campus Police Brookens Library Card Services Residence Life
Food Services USFSCO CTL ESL Career Development
Center Diversity Center Host Families ………
Programming International Student Services programs International House (in Bluebell Court)– For juniors, seniors and graduate students
Student Life (uis.edu/studentlife) Campus Recreation (uis.edu/campusrec) Your Resident Assistant, Housing, Department, Library…
Contact us
International Student Services & ProgrammingHRB 52 (217) 206-6678 [email protected]
www.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office AdministratorErika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
Jeannie Capranica, Program Manager
Immigration
5 Main F-1 Immigration Laws
1. Keep immigration documents up-to-date2. Be a full-time student3. Understand employment restrictions for
your status4. Update address5. Carry immigration documents
Keeping documents up-to-date
Passport – how to extend Visa – when is this an issue? I-20/DS-2019 – school, level, major, money,
travel I-94 - https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html Other?
Being a “full-time” student
Undergraduate - 12 credits Graduate – 9 credits, 8 hours + GPSI ESL – Fall, Spring, Summer On-Line courses
Employment - Jobs
On-Campus – GA/GPSI, Student Worker– Up to 20 hours per week during semester– F-1s with UIS I-20
Off-Campus – after one year– CPT – internships for credit, quick– OPT – $380, 90 days, 1 year
Social Security Number, Taxes, I-9s
Update Address
Nessie – Your UIS computer interface– Will automatically update SEVIS
AR-11 form if you leave UIS or F-1 status
Carry Documents
In town In Illinois Outside Illinois Outside U.S.
Law # 6 – follow other laws– Alcohol, driving, dating…
D/S = Duration of Status Duration = length of time Status = good F-1 relationship with the U.S.
government How? By following the F-1 laws. D/S = as long as you have a good
relationship with the U.S. government, your documents don’t expire early and you can enjoy the benefits of your status
What are “benefits of F-1 status?”
Be in the U.S. legally Transfer Extend Change level of
study Change major Sometimes have a
reduced course load
Employment– On Campus– Curricular Practical
Training– Optional Practical
Training– STEM extensions
Change status sometimes we can help you
“reinstate to status“
How can you find out how to apply for these benefits?
uscis.gov uis.edu/internationalstudentservices email newsletters advising from International Student Services
Repeat after me….
I understand that I am responsible for knowing and followingthe immigration laws for my status!
Safety Personal Safety
– Lock doors, walk in groups, don’t flash wealth– Blue Safety Lights– Campus Police – 206-6690 & 206-7777– 911
Money– Cash, PIN numbers,
Weather – Winter and Summer– Snow & ice – frost bite, heat stroke
Driving– School buses, getting a driver’s license, etc.
Health Care & Insurance
Money & Banking
Other
Housing Food Programming Email newsletter Prayer room