ISO Orientation - Direct

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  1. In this module. We will discuss obtaining your active form I-20 from HQ.
  2. A frequently asked question we get from new students
  3. is when will I receive my active I-20.
  4. If you are watching this orientation,
  5. you were issued an initial I 20 to apply for an F.
  6. One Visa but we'll need an active I 20. Once you report to school,
  7. if you complete all enrollment tasks before the beginning of classes,
  8. you will receive a digital copy of your Active I.
  9. 20 on the first day of class to your H. You email
  10. This like 20 can be used for all purposes and
  11. should be signed by you and kept for your records.
  12. We will review some important things to be aware of concerning your arrival in the U.
  13. S. And your first day of classes.
  14. Students entering the United States on an HQ initial
  15. I 20 must report to campus in person.
  16. On the first day of classes. To receive an Active I 20
  17. You may enter the United States up to 30 days prior to the program. Start date
  18. arriving in the US after your program Start date can be problematic at the border.
  19. Next you'll want to make sure that you complete your arrival
  20. and check in once you arrive in the United States.
  21. This can be done in Teradata
  22. First you will go over to the left
  23. hand side of the page under new international students
  24. and then arrival and check in,
  25. click on the green check in button and select your term.
  26. Then you'll need to be sure to answer the questionnaire and upload
  27. a copy of your I-94 and a copy of your visa stamp.
  28. Then hit submit
  29. before the beginning of classes.
  30. You must be registered for a full time course load of six credits
  31. which is two classes including one class that is in the executive format.
  32. In order to maintain your F1 status,
  33. you are required to attend three in person
  34. executive format classes on campus every semester.
  35. Please refer to the academic calendar for the exact dates.
  36. If you already have a job lined up,
  37. you will need to have cpt authorization that is
  38. accepted prior to the start of classes for the
  39. cpt authorization to be included on your active I-20
  40. sent to you on the first day of classes.
  41. You will receive notification to your HQ email on the status of your request.
  42. If you don't have an accepted request prior to the beginning of the semester,
  43. don't worry.
  44. All CPT requests are processed on a rolling basis all year long
  45. and you will be stunned and updated I 20 once it is available
  46. we will go over more about how to submit your
  47. request in the work authorization module of this orientation.
  48. Just remember that you may not begin working until you
  49. receive the I-20 with cpt authorization listed on page two.
  50. If you don't have a job yet and are not actively seeking employment,
  51. please remember to submit an academic work placement
  52. waiver to the records and registration office.
  53. More information about this can be found below
  54. These steps can be completed in any order and if completed on time,
  55. you will receive your active I-22.
  56. You're a to email on the first day of classes.
  57. Please keep all I twenties issued to you as well as travel and school material
  58. receipts course still by and any other documents that you may need in the future.
  59. In case you decide to apply for any other visa status or O P. T.
  60. Please say the solution articles below.
  61. For more information and if you have any questions, reach out to the I S. O.