Immigration F-1 Regulations

Travel

100

Your I-20 should be endorsed for travel at least every _____ months.

12

200

This is how you request a travel signature

I-20 reprint request on my.iss.denison.edu

300

 Entry information is recorded electronically by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on this electronic form.

The I-94 form

400

These are the documents you need to re-enter the U.S.

• Valid Passport (at least 6 months into the future)
• I-20 with signature on page 2 by ISS staff. I
• Valid F-1 visa– Must be renewed if expired.

500

This is where you go to renew your F-1 visa.

U.S. Embassy in your home country.

Employment

100

This type of work authorization allows international students to work right away!

On-campus Employment

200

This type of work authorization is available after degree completion, once per degree level, and must first be authorized by USCIS

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

300

This type of work authorization allows international students to pursue paid internships off-campus.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

400

You must apply for this document when you receive an on-campus job offer

Social Security Number

500

At Denison University, this type of work authorization is only available to students who have completed these majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Environmental Studies, Financial Economics, Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics and Psychology.

STEM OPT

SEVIS

100

the web-based tracking system used by DHS to maintain information on F-1, M-1, and J-1 students (and their dependents.)

What is SEVIS?

200

the $350 fee all F-1 students pay before entering the United States

SEVIS fee

300

This is the number of days you have to report any changes to your I-20/SEVIS record

10 days

400

You can only ask ISS/CGP for an extension to your program by this date.

The program end date on your I-20

500

This government branch is a part of the National Security Investigations Division and acts as a bridge for government organizations that have an interest in information on nonimmigrants whose primary reason for coming to the United States is to be students.

SEVP - Student Exchange Visitor Program

Taxes

100

ALL F-1 students must do this to stay in compliance with the IRS.

File taxes every year.

200

The tax form you need to file if you have not received any income in 2021. This tax form establishes your residency status.

Form 8843

300

In addition to filing form 8843, you also need to file this tax form if you have received income in 2021.

Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ

400

In addition to federal taxes, international students also must file these tax forms...

State of OHIO tax forms

500

The company Dension University hires to help intl. students with their taxes.

SPRINTAX

Maintaining F-1 Status

100

You must be enrolled in at least this many credit hours to maintain your F-1 status.

12

200

You must report any of these changes within 10 days of their occurrence.

Changes in Major

Changes in Address (home and in the U.S.)

Changes in the program end date

Changes in enrollment

Changes in phone number

300

You should not participate in this activity without prior authorization.

Employment!

400

These are some of the valid reasons you can request an extension for your program.

-Leave of absence

-Medical leave

-Addition of academic major

500

You must do this within the first week of arriving at Denison University.

Complete the International Student Check-In and upload copies of your immigration documents