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Connect with Us (China)

UIUC1867 on WeChat @uiuc2012 on Sina WeiboUse the hashtag: #ILLINOISwelcome

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Connect with Us

(S. Korea) @illinoisinternational on Instagram @

Illinois_Intl on Twitter Illinois International

on Facebook

Use the hashtag: #ILLINOISwelcome

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Pre-Arrival Orientation Program

Illinois International ProgramsInternational Student and Scholar ServicesStudent Affairs

Chinese Student and Scholar AssociationCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Welcome

Julie Misa, Executive Director for Administration and Management, Illinois International Programs Dr. C. Renée Romano, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

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Arrival Information for

F-1 and J-1 StudentsPresentation by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

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Your Speakers

Nicholas DunnLily HuangInternational Advising SpecialistsInternational Student and Scholar Services

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Topics for Today

Understanding immigration documentsWhat to bring and what NOT to bring

What to expect at U.S. CustomsGetting to campus

Mandatory check-in with ISSS

Undergraduate and Graduate orientations

F-1 and J-1 student reminders

Two fun ways to make new

friends

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F-1 Document: I-20

Last day to arrive on campus

SEVIS ID:

N00 + 8

Numbers

Annual source of financial support

School code

Annual expenses

Student Signature

(or Parent/

Guardian Signature if Student is

under 18)

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J-1 Document: DS-2019

SEVIS ID:

N00 + 8 Numbers

Last day to arrive on campus

Total funds

Program Number

Student Signature

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Sample U.S. Entry Visa

Visa Class: F-1 or J-1 for students

How many times the visa can be used to enter the U.S.

“M” = Multiple

Last day the visa may be used

to enter the U.S.

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What to Bring

Carry-on

Passport

with

Entry

visa

Original I-20/DS-2019

Small amount of

cash

for travel

Credit card

Contact information

for Housing and ISSS

Prescription

medication

(and prescription information)

Checked Bags

Copies

of all immigration documents (keep separate from originals)

Health related forms:

Immunization records, prescription information

and other required forms for international students

Transcripts

: Please contact UG or Grad Admissions Office for submission instructions

Admissions Letter

and package

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What to Wear

Appropriate clothing/attire for different seasonsIllinois has four seasonsIn the summer, it can reach up to 38 degrees Celsius

(100 degrees Fahrenheit)Winter temperatures can reach below

-10 degrees Celsius

(below 0 degrees Fahrenheit)

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Don’t Pack a Pest!

Know the Rules for Bringing or Mailing Food from HomeDeclare all food and agricultural products to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials when you arrive in the United StatesIf you fail to declare agriculture items, customs officials

may confiscate them and issue you a costly civil

penalty

Make sure family & friends

don’t send

prohibited or restricted food or agricultural items to you

For More Information

www.aphis.usda.gov/travel

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Avoid or Declare

www.DontPackAPest.com

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U.S. Customs at the Port of Entry

Required Documents

I-20

or

DS-2019

Passport

that is

valid

for at

least 6 months past

entry date

to U.S.

Valid F-1 or J-1 entry

Visa

SEVIS fee

payment receipt

Proof of Finances

shown on the I-20 or DS-2019

Customs Declaration

form which you will receive and complete during your flight to the U.S

.

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Admission to the U.S.

The officer will review and scan your documents and stamp

your passport with the date, your nonimmigrant visa type, and D/S annotationIf your documents are incomplete or can’t be verified you may be sent for a more detailed

secondary inspection

The

I-94 Proof of Arrival

and status can be found electronically at www.cbp.gov/i94

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Electronic I-94

Retrieve your I-94: www.cbp.gov/i94

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Electronic I-94

The I-94 is one of your most important immigration documents showing your legal entry and nonimmigrant visa typeIf possible, confirm information is accurate as soon as possible, preferably before leaving the airport

Incorrect information can cause delays in starting employment, or obtaining Social Security Numbers and Driving Licenses

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Getting to Campus

Nearest airport is the University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)Taxis are available from Willard Airport; see www.flycmi.com

University of Illinois

shuttle service

from

Chicago

O’Hare

to campus

August 12 – 16

Advance reservations

required

Look for our table at

O’Hare International Airport

Only $35 for a seat and 2 suitcases

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University Welcome Shuttle

Register

:

http://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/pre_arrival/

transportation.html

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Reporting to ISSS

You are required to check in with ISSS upon arrival to campusFailure to do so can result in the termination

of your visa statusAt check in ISSS staff will:

Verify

and register your F-1 or J-1 documents

Collect

needed informationDirect

you toResource

Area

McKinley

TB

Tests

I-Card

Office

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Check-in Information

Dates: August 11 – 12, Thursday to FridayClosed August 13, SaturdayAugust

14 – 19, Sunday to FridayTime:

8:30am - 4:30pm

Location:

Illini Union Ballroom

Undergraduate students strongly encouraged to

arrive on or before

August 14

th,

Sunday

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Undergraduate Orientation

Arrive Sunday, August 14, 2016Orientation begins on August 15 – August 18th Followed by Welcome Days – Fall OrientationPresented by ISSS and New Student Programs

Attendance is expected for ALL NEW Undergraduate Students

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Undergraduate Orientation

Engage in small groups with current international and domestic studentsMeet New students! Learn about resourcesand important

informationVisa regulations

University Traditions

Educational Programs

Academic Requirements

Student LifeRegister: https

://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1503123

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Graduate Orientation

Session 1: August 11-12, Thursday-Friday, 10am-4pmSession 2: August 15-17, Monday-Wednesday, 3pm-6pmAttend either one or both

Topics will include visa regulations, employment eligibility, Graduate College academic expectations, and more

Registration

encouraged:

https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2021225

Attendance is encouraged for new graduate students.

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Social Activities for All New Students

EventDate/DayTime

LocationWelcome Reception for Students and Parents

August 15

th

Monday

9:15amKrannert

Center for the Performing ArtsPhone/Bank Fair

August 15

th

Monday

10am-4pm

Illini Union

Campus

Tours

August 15

th

Monday

10am-6pm

To

Be Announced (TBA)KaraokeAugust 16th TuesdayTBATBAIce Skating August 16th TuesdayTBAIce ArenaDessert SocialAugust 17

th WednesdayTBAUniversity YMCAMovie on the QuadAugust 17th WednesdayTBAMain QuadChancellor’s ReceptionAugust 18th Thursday2pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts

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After Orientation…

Update your addressMaintain for a full course loadKeep your I-20/DS-2019 up to dateGet approval for any employmentTake time to experience the USA!

Get involved on campus!

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For Korean Male Students Only

Mandatory military dutyConfirm your leave with ISSS and your academic advisor before leavingTimeline considerations Finish the semesterLeave at the end of academic year

Ensure you have 1 year of study when you resume studiesReturn from Academic

Absence

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Ongoing ISSS Services

AdvisingAssistance with immigrationissues and documents

Workshops

Programs and activities

Email outreach and timely reminders

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Two Great Programs to Meet New Friends!

GLOBE

G

lobal

L

eaders:

O

range and

B

lue

E

ngagement

Blue members: experienced students

Orange members: new international students

2 Blue

for every

4-5 Orange

members

GLOBE specific programs and other cultural programs

1 hour/week commitments for one semester

Monthly GLOBE sponsored events

Apply today:

https://oiir.illinois.edu/programs/international-education/globe

IDEAInternational / Domestic Exchange AmbassadorsIDEA is a year-long program that connects incoming first-year international students (like you!) with American students for informal connections as well as programmed activities: cultural exchange, American sports, volunteering together, and more!One-on-One Apply today: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9100626Contact: wbaptist@illinois.edu

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For More Information

isss.illinois.edu

217-333-1303

isss@illinois.edu

Facebook: Fb.com/

IllinoisISSS

Twitter/Instagram: @

ISSSIllinois