Immigration Information

General Information

There are many immigration regulations that apply to international students and scholars on non-immigrant visas.  Please take the time to read over the compliance form that discusses information about responsibilities of non-immigrant international students and scholars.  Immigration regulations are highly complex and technical so it is imperative that international students consult Krittika Onsanit, director of international students, scholars, and internship services, with questions concerning immigration. Krittika keeps abreast of the latest immigration issues and is responsible for all immigration concerns at the University.

Information concerning employment, travel, OPT, CPT, etc, varies for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.  An F-1 student is a non-U.S. citizen who is pursuing a full-time course of study to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at a U.S. academic institution that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security to offer courses of study to such students.  A J-1 student is a non-U.S. citizen who is enrolled full-time in a non-degree prescribed course of study at an accredited educational institution.

Please follow the links to the left for information specific to F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Special Topics

Permanent Residents
Transfer Students
Change of Status
Extension of Stay
Visa Renewals
Visa Waiver Program

Helpful Websites

Visa Application Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS)
SEVIS Fee
USCIS Norfolk Field Office
IIE Student Visa Policy Forum
U.S.State Department Travel Advisories

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