intl orientation january 4 2014
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Welcome to NSU!
Office of International AffairsJanuary 2014
Overview of Presentation
• Office of International Affairs• Student Visa- Compliance issues
Office of International Affairs
Mission
To develop, facilitate, and oversee high quality innovative international programs, initiatives and partnerships by providing leadership, coordination, and service to students and faculty both on and off campus.
Office of International Students and
Scholars
OISSJim Vatral
Deborah Pabon5 student workers
Office of Student AffairsOSA
Office of International AffairsOIA
Dr. Anthony J. DeNapoli, Executive DirectorDr. Alejandra Parra, Associate Director
Nova International
Student Association
NISA
NSU Schools, Colleges, and
Centers
Office of Enrollment and Student Services ESS
Study Abroad
NSU Overall Facts and Figures
International Enrollment on campus: over 1,231 students (student visa)
116 countries represented on campus
Interesting Facts about International Students at NSU…
Interesting Facts about International Students at NSU…
NSU in the world....
AsiaThe
Caribbean
Europe
Latin America
Africa
USA
Office of InternationalStudents and Scholars
MAINTAINING YOUR LEGAL STATUS
AFTER YOU ARRIVE:
Check-In at the Office of International Students and Scholars and bring your:• I-20• Passport• Visa• Local Address• Local Phone Number• Nova email address• Certificate of Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation
IT’S EASY TO MAINTAINYOUR LEGAL STATUS
What document gives you your legal status as an F-1 Student?
SEVIS I-20
SEVIS I-20 Academic Level
Academic Program
Length of Program
Initial attendance/Continued attendance/Transfer in progress
Your I-20’s program’s end date should not expire prior to completing your coursework or you will fall out of status. If you will not complete your studies before this date, please contact our office for instructions on how to extend this time
What is SEVIS?
Student & Exchange Visitor Information System
Information recorded in SEVIS and reported to USCIS
• Dropping below full course load• Failure to enroll in classes• Termination of program (graduation;
withdrawal)• Change of address for F-1 and F-2’s
• Program start/end dates• Term start/end dates• Educational level• Program or major• Program extension• Authorized vacations• Transfer to/from NSU• Off-campus employment/employer information
Maintaining legal F1 status
• Full Course of Study Undergraduate: 12 credit hours(9 credits for Nursing)Master’s: 6 credit hoursDoctoral: 1 class
• On-line classes – only one per term towards your program of study
• Local Address – report any address change to the OISS within 10 days
International students need OISS approval for:
• Employment • Reduced Course Load• Dropping/Withdrawing • Change of Major/Program• Off-Campus Employment
• Not checking in at the OISS• Registered below a full course load• Not enrolling• Withdrawing or dropping classes without
authorization• Taking only online classes• When I-20 expires before program
completion• Working without authorization• Changing address and not reporting the
changes to the OISS within 10 days
How does a student fall out of status?
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Once you register for classes:• Your student account will be billed for tuition and
student fees. • You will receive an E-Bill sent to your NSU e-mail
address. • Pay all required tuition and fees no later than 30
days after the start of the term to avoid a $100.00 late charge.
• You can pay online or in person at one of our One Stop Shops.
Non-Payment
Bursars Hold
Termination of Status for “Failure to Enroll”!!!!
Cannot Register
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU…
WHAT IF I FALL OUT OF STATUS?
Apply for reinstatement.
Leave and re-enter the country with a new I-20.Or, you can…
You can…
Travelling
To your home country
• valid I-20• valid visa (except
Canada or Bermuda)• passport which is valid 6
months into the future from the date the student intends to re-enter the USA
Other than home country• valid I-20• valid visa (except
Canada or Bermuda)• passport which is valid
6 months into the future from the date the student intends to re-enter the USA
Important: Check with the Embassy of that country for any additional visa requirements
Can an international student work while in the USA?
ON CAMPUS
20 hours (part-time)
37.5 hours (full time)
OFF CAMPUS
CPT Curricular Practical Training
OPT Optional Practical Training
Economic hardship
• Social Security Number• Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
And related to that….
• Never destroy your “old” immigration documents. • Always keep copies of your important documents.• Your responsibility to know the regulations. • ALWAYS check your Nova email account. • Never act on “information” from friends, relatives,
or the grapevine• Make sure all your documents are up-to-date and
valid before you travel internationally.
Information to remember….
Also remember…
• Do not use a tourist visa for re-entry• When in doubt, seek advise at the OISS• In case of emergency contact OISS• If detained and questioned at the point-of-entry,
only answer their questions.• Academic performance
– SUSPENDED or DISMISSED I-20 is IMMEDIATELY terminated and you must leave the country immediately
After Completion
If you complete your program and do not apply for OPT, you have 60 days in which to
• Transfer to another university• Begin a new program at NSU• Depart the United States
Additional Information
TRANSPORTATION
NSU ShuttleBus ServiceTriRail/Metrorail
Driving in Florida
To apply for a Florida Driver’s License Visit the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Office
or check online at http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/
• Please get CAR INSURANCE (mandatory in the USA)• Get a PARKING DECAL to park around campus
Health Insurance
Please go to the Health Center webpage for informationhttp://www.nova.edu/smc/health_insurance.html
It is highly recommended that you get Health Insurance while you are studying in the USA!!!
TAX Information
Visit our website for information
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
You are responsible for:• maintaining your PERSONAL INFORMATION
(address, phone number) up-to-date• Using your NSU E-mail account (official mode
of communication)• Maintaining a GOOD academic standing….• Maintaining your I-20 current
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY:
When in doubt…….CALL OUR OFFICE!!!!
OIA Contact information
Website: http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/
Email:[email protected]
Phone:954-262-7240 (24/7)
Skype:nsu.international
Good luck!