International Student Office

Latest Coronavirus Information 2

• Fall and Late Fall 2021
• Spring 2022

F-1 New Initial I-20 Applicant 5

• Application Process for a New Initial I-20
• SEVP Form I-20 Financial Requirements
• New Initial I-20 Applicant: F-2 Dependent I-20 Requests
• U.S. Entry Visa Application Information
• Arrival and Check In

F-1 Transfer Student Applicant 4

• F-1 Transfer Student Applicant Steps
• How to Select a SEVIS Transfer Release Date
• How do I have my SEVIS record transferred to HU?
• F-1 Student and SEVIS Transfer Release Deadline

F-1 Terminated/Completed SEVIS Status Applicant 1

• F-1 Terminated/Completed SEVIS Status Applicant Steps

Change of Status Applicant 4

• Change of Status Applicant Steps
• Change of Status Application Options Overview
• Change of Status by Travel Abroad and Re-Entry
• Change of Status by Application to USCIS (I-539)

F-2 Dependents 2

• F-2 Dependent Overview & Instructions
• Affidavit of Support

Maintaining F-1 Status: Student Responsibilities 3

• How to Maintain your F-1 Status
• FD Course Grade and Implications for F-1 Students
• Request New I20 due to lost/damaged

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?

How to use Terra Dotta 3

• How to Login to Terra Dotta & Student Profile Overview
• Request Example: Submitting a CPT Application
• How to Login to Terra Dotta for the First Time

CPT - Curricular Practical Training 2

• Practical Training in the PhD Program
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Work Authorization

OPT - Optional Practical Training 6

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

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STEM OPT Extension 3

• STEM OPT Overview and Application Process
• Reporting Requirements
• STEM OPT Validation Reports

On-Campus Employment 1

• F-1 On-Campus Employment Information and Eligibility

Economic Hardship 2

• Economic Hardship Information and Eligibility
• Economic Hardship Application Process

Social Security Number 1

• Social Security Number

Drivers License 1

• Driver's License

Travel Information 10

• Travel Overview
• F-1 Students & F-2 Dependents
• H-1B
• H-4
• I-94 Process

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Semester Break 1

• Semester Break Overview and Eligibility

Transfer-Out Request 1

• Transfer-Out Overview and Eligibility

Reduced Course Load 1

• Reduced Course Load Overview and Eligibility

H-1B Applicants 4

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

Change of Status Overview 1

• Change of Status Overview

Change of Status Application Process 2

• Change of Status: Travel Abroad and Re-entry
• Change of Status: Apply to USCIS (I-539)

Change of Education Level 5

• Change of Education Level Information and Requirements
• Change of Education Level I-20 Process
• Applying for a Second Master's Degree
• Financial Support
• Frequently Asked Questions