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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.
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Orientation Programs for International Students
Orientation programs at WashU provide information and experiences that will help to ease your transition.
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Personal Safety
Campus safety is a responsibility and a priority shared by all of us in the university community.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Purchasing a Vehicle
The process of purchasing a car involves many decisions, procedures and paperwork that can be quite challenging.
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SEVP Portal Information
The SEVP Portal lets F-1 students on post-completion OPT report address and employer information.
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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.
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Sprintax Open Tax Webinars for Internationals: Filing Season 2023
View webinars to assist with filing 2023 U.S. Income Tax returns using Sprintax.
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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 […]
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Student Spotlight: Dohun Kim #WashUTogether
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021
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Summer Internships and Work Authorization
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/26/2021
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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.
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Undocumented and DACAmented Students Frequently Asked Questions
Undocumented and DACAmented Students Frequently Asked Questions
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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 […]