ISSS & You

PRESENTATION

ON ISSS OFFICE PROCEDURES

by Lana Sullivan

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORIENTATION

FALL 2013

Dear International Students!

Welcome to the

University at Albany!

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)Science Library G-40University at Albany

1400 Washington AvenueAlbany, NY 12222 U.S.A.

Location of ISSS Office

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Office Hours:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ESTMonday through FridayEmail: isss@albany.edu

Phone 518-591-8189Fax: 518-591-8171

Please, keep in touch!

Please check in upon arrival – we need a copy of your I-20/DS-2019, passport, visa, I-94 Form .

Every time there is a change you need to stop by for us to have a copy of a new passport, visa, I-20/DS-2019 or I-94 Forms.

Paperwork processed

• Your I-20 Form – find your SEVIS number • Transfer students with Transfer Pending I-20 –

need to pick up finalized I-20 Continuous Attendance in February, sign and give us copy for the file

• You need Travel signature every semester if • you plan to travel outside the US• Request for Document Processing • Status Letter• Change of Address Form• Departure Form

GIVE US FIVE!

We need at least 5 (five) business days or one week to process your request.

However it takes longer during busy times,

such as beginning & end of semester.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TILL

THE LAST MINUTE!

Remember to pick up your paperwork!

We ONLY notify via e-mail if letter comes from USCIS, Social Security and DMV.

Please, show your UAlbany ID to pick up and sign.

Please pick up your paperwork yourself.We do not notifiy you once

your paperwork is done!

Where to pick up your paperwork

Keep your originals safe!

ISSS is required to keep international student files for 3 years ONLY

after student leaves

University at Albany.

Please keep originals of all your

I-20/DS-2019 Forms for the future.

Weekly ISSS Announcements

Updates and other important information are sent to you via

e-mail ONLY!You need to set up and check your

albany.edu e-mail every week. It is MANDATORY!

Important updates

are e-mailed to you!

Immigration rules and changes; Fun events: Ice Skating, Apple Picking Trip, New

York/Boston trip, Thanksgiving Dinner & more! Monthly Socials: Halloween Pumpkin Carving,

Christmas Holiday Movie night & more! “What to do this week?” - information about fun

things to do in Albany area year round!

Sign up for events here!

Have a question or two?

Please make an appointment to meet with International

Student Advisor

at the front desk of ISSS.

And at the end…