Orientation We are glad youre here August 2014 Sangamon Auditorium Contact us International Student Services amp Programming HRB 52 217 20 66678 issuisedu wwwuiseduinternationalstudentservices ID: 459968
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International StudentOrientationWe are glad you’re here!
August 2014Sangamon AuditoriumSlide2
Contact usInternational Student Services & ProgrammingHRB 52
(217) 206-6678 iss@uis.eduwww.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/
Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator
Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
Zehra – GA, Kat – Student Worker Slide3
Culture & Culture ShockSlide4Slide5
How can I get help or learn more?Talk to someone
Advisor, faculty, roommate, counseling center……Call homeGet up/out – join somethingRead email newslettersRead
website and send us 1 email
Eat well and
exercise
What else????Slide6
Getting Used to American Culture
Education SystemWeatherTime & AppointmentsDressGreetingsInformalityIndividuality
Personal Space
Medical
Care/Insurance
Dating
Smoking
Pets
Smells
Helping
Alcohol
Getting around
Shopping
Tipping
Food
Homework & testsSlide7
Getting StartedInternational Student Services Check-InGet Orientation Schedule
Complete Check-in FormCopy documentsUndergraduate Placement TestsMath and English ProficiencyCourse Registration – meet Academic Advisor and follow their adviceImmunizations, meet new friendsSlide8
Where to get information and help……Health ServicesCounseling CenterStudent Health Insurance – Human Resources
Campus PoliceBrookens LibraryCard ServicesResidence Life
Food Services
USFSCO
CTL
ESL
Career Development Center
Diversity Center
Host Families
………Slide9
ProgrammingInternational Student Services programsInternational 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…Slide10
Contact usInternational Student Services & ProgrammingHRB 52
(217) 206-6678 iss@uis.eduwww.uis.edu/internationalstudentservices/
Sarah Jome, Director
Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator
Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator
Jeannie Capranica,
Program ManagerSlide11
ImmigrationSlide12
5 Main F-1 Immigration LawsKeep immigration documents up-to-dateBe a full-time student
Understand employment restrictions for your statusUpdate addressCarry immigration documentsSlide13
Keeping documents up-to-datePassport – how to extendVisa – when is this an issue?
I-20/DS-2019 – school, level, major, money, travelI-94 - https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html
Other?Slide14
Being a “full-time” studentUndergraduate - 12 creditsGraduate – 9 credits, 8 hours + GPSIESL – Fall, Spring, Summer
On-Line coursesSlide15
Employment - JobsOn-Campus – GA/GPSI, Student WorkerUp to 20 hours per week during semesterF-1s with UIS I-20
Off-Campus – after one yearCPT – internships for credit, quickOPT – $380, 90 days, 1 yearSocial Security Number, Taxes, I-9sSlide16
Update AddressNessie – Your UIS computer interfaceWill automatically update SEVISAR-11 form if you leave UIS or F-1 statusSlide17
Carry DocumentsIn townIn IllinoisOutside Illinois
Outside U.S.Law # 6 – follow other lawsAlcohol, driving, dating…Slide18
D/S = Duration of Status Duration = length of timeStatus = good F-1 relationship with the U.S. governmentHow? 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 statusSlide19
What are “benefits of F-1 status?”Be in the U.S. legallyTransferE
xtend Change level of studyChange majorSometimes 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“ Slide20
How can you find out how to apply for these benefits?uscis.govuis.edu/internationalstudentservices
email newslettersadvising from International Student ServicesSlide21
Repeat after me….I understand that I am responsible for knowing and following
the immigration laws for my status!Slide22
SafetyPersonal SafetyLock doors, walk in groups, don’t flash wealth
Blue Safety LightsCampus Police – 206-6690 & 206-7777911MoneyCash, PIN numbers, Weather – Winter and Summer
Snow & ice – frost bite, heat stroke
Driving
School buses, getting a driver’s license, etc.Slide23
Health Care & InsuranceSlide24
Money & BankingSlide25
Other HousingFoodProgrammingEmail newsletter
Prayer room