OPT Reporting and I-20 Request
This page is for F-1 International Students who have graduated from Washington University and have applied for OPT or STEM OPT.
Orientation Programs for International Students
Orientation programs at WashU provide information and experiences that will help to ease your transition.
Personal Safety
Campus safety is a responsibility and a priority shared by all of us in the university community.
Planning for U.S. Arrival
F-1 or J-1 international students are required to arrive at Washington University by the form I-20 or DS-2019 start date. This will allow you to participate in the mandatory new […]
Policy Updates: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20
November 12, 2021 Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student & Scholar Advisor The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released several emergency and temporary policy guidance to help schools and […]
Purchasing a Vehicle
The process of purchasing a car involves many decisions, procedures and paperwork that can be quite challenging.
SEVP Portal Information
The SEVP Portal lets F-1 students on post-completion OPT report address and employer information.
Social Security Numbers for F-1 & J-1 International Students
In order to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN), you generally must have a job or a job offer.
Sprintax Open Tax Webinars for Internationals: Filing Season 2023
View webinars to assist with filing 2023 U.S. Income Tax returns using Sprintax.
STEM OPT Updates announced from DHS and DOS
03/04/2022 Written By: Ariel Carpenter, OISS Interim Executive Director (she/her) In mid-January, the Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of 21 academic programs to the STEM Designated Degree Program […]
Student Spotlight: Dohun Kim #WashUTogether
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021
Summer Internships and Work Authorization
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/26/2021
Travel Abroad, Re-entry and Visa Renewal
See regulations concerning the re-entry into the U.S. of F-1 and J-1 visa status students after travel abroad.
Undocumented and DACAmented Students Frequently Asked Questions
Undocumented and DACAmented Students Frequently Asked Questions
Visa Renewal Reminders
Before you make any international travel plans, you should check your F-1 visa in your passport to ensure it is still valid. If your entry visa has expired or will […]