International Student Office

Latest Coronavirus Information 0

Scams Targeting Nonimmigrants in the U.S. 1

• Scams Targeting Nonimmigrants in the U.S.

Use Terra Dotta 1

• Logging into Terra Dotta and Creating a New Request

Request a Semester Break 1

• Semester Break Overview and Eligibility

Request a Reduced Course Load 1

• Reduced Course Load Overview and Eligibility

Change your Program 1

• Change of Program

Transfer Out to a New School 1

• Transfer-Out Overview and Eligibility

Obtain a SSN and Drivers License 2

• Driver's License
• Social Security Number (SSN)

Maintaining F-1 Status: Student Responsibilities 4

• Maintaining F-1 status
• Fail/Disciplinary (FD) Grade
• Withdrawing from the school
• Attendance Policy for F-1 Students

Overloading and Program Extensions 2

• Course Overloads
• Program Extension Overview and Eligibility

SEVIS Reporting Requirements: Student Responsibilities 2

• What to Report to ISO for SEVIS Updates
• Email from SEVP about email address change

F-1 Terminated/Completed Status 1

• What happens if my SEVIS record is Terminated or Completed?

F-1 New Initial I-20 Applicant 2

• TRAVEL TOOL - New Arrivals in the U.S.
• Application Steps for Students Outside the US

F-1 Transfer Student Applicant 2

• Steps for F-1 Transfer Students
• How do I have my SEVIS record transferred to HU?

Change of Status to F-1 Applicant 1

• Change of Status to F-1 Applicant

Other 3

• F-2 Dependent Overview & Instructions
• SEVP Form I-20 Financial Requirements
• Form I-20 Explained

CPT - Curricular Practical Training 4

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Work Authorization
• How to Submit a CPT Work Authorization Request
• Practical Training in the PhD Program
• Practical Training: video overview

OPT - Optional Practical Training 5

• OPT Overview and Eligibility
• OPT Application Process
• OPT/STEM OPT Employment Updates and Reporting
• OPT--What happens if I don't graduate on time?
• OPT FAQ on COVID-19 updates

STEM OPT Extension 2

• STEM OPT Overview and Application Process
• Required STEM OPT Validation Reports

On-Campus Employment 1

• F-1 On-Campus Employment Information

Volunteering as an F-1 Student 1

• Volunteering as an F-1 student

2nd degree request 3

• 2nd Degree request in Terra Dotta
• Second Master's Degree (2nd degree request in Terra Dotta)
• Evidence of Financial Support

Travel Information 3

• Travel Checklist for F-1 Students
• What to do if you receive an I-515A
• I-94 Process

H-1B Applicants 3

• Request for Evidence (RFE)
• Cap Gap
• What should I do if my H-1B is approved?

Terminated Students 0