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U.S. Immigration Information

U.S. Department of State Website

Forms & Instructions

Student Visas

Student visa applicants are encouraged to apply early for their visa. See When Do I Need to Apply?

Overview
When Do I Need to Apply for my Student Visa?
What is SEVIS and SEVP? What Should you Know About it?
Qualifying for a Student Visa
Applying for a Student Visa
Required Documentation
What are the Required Visa Fees?
Spouses and Children
Additional Information
Entering the U.S.- Port of Entry
Staying Beyond Your Authorized Stay in the U.S. and Being Out of Status
What Items Do Returning Students Need?
Students Away from Classes for More Than Five Months
How Long May I Stay on my F-1 Student Visa?
Optional Practical Training
Attending Public Secondary School
Further Visa Inquiries

SEVIS
SEVIS-901 Fee

Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates

Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156

Visa Wait Times

FAQ for F-Nonimmigrants: Entry and Exit

Renewing Your F-1 Student Visa

Renewing Your F-1 Visa in Canada and Mexico

Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

Special Visa Processing Procedures - Travelers from State Sponsors of Terrorism

Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document

Travel

Travel -- Students traveling in and out of the country.
FAQ for Travel Reentry: F Visa (PDF)

Student Visa Validity Following a Break in Studies

Employment

Employment -- F-1 Students On and Off Campus
Pursuing Employment In The United States (PDF)
Memo on Pursuing Employment In The United States (PDF)
F-1 Employment Internship with an international organization for F-1 Students
Improving Data Integrity in U.S. Government Systems with Information on Nonimmigrant Students (NEW)
Social Security and Tax Issues for F-1 and M-1 Students (NEW)
Information for Employers: Social Security, Tax, and Form I-9 Issues Pertaining to Nonimmigrant Students (NEW)

Social Security

New Procedure between the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (PDF)

Finding the Status of Your Case
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

Processing Dates for Applications and Petitions
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp

Emergency Evacuation Tips

SEVIS Tips for Emergency Evacuations
FAQ for F/M Nonimmigrant Students Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
FAQ for J Exchange Visitors Impacted by Hurricane Katrina (DOS)

I-17

I-17 -- Petition, Certification, Site Visit, etc.

I-901

I-901 -- Fee Processing, Payment Verification, Fee Issues, etc.

Transfers

Transfers for F-1 Students -- How to transfer the record of an F-1 student from one DHS certified school to another.

SEVIS Approved Schools List and SEVIS Approved Schools Map

(updated: March 23, 2010)

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets -- Current Information and Operating Instructions

Education USA website

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website

2011 DV Lottery Instructions

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College of the Canyons

Valencia campus:	(661) 259-7800	• 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Canyon Country campus:	(661) 362-3800	• 17200 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351

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