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This video covers important information for incoming F-1 students including post-arrival requirements.

Overviews important immigration information for incoming F-1 international students.

This session will help University of Washington international students understand the eligibility rules for SEVIS transfers; understand the five-month rule for SEVIS transfers; and identify the steps needed to request a transfer. Note: this session was held via zoom on April 21, 2023.

This non-resident tax session for international students gives students a general, foundational knowledge of how the US tax system operates. Students who have been in the US for less than 5 years will understand the steps they need to take to properly file their taxes and the resources available to them to do so. And, students who have been in the US for more than 5 years will understand the ad...

In this video, an ISS advisor shares about pathway B, the process of requesting an initial I-20, for UW international students returning from a leave of absence. Students who watch this video will be able to understand the benefit eligibility of returning to the U.S. with an initial I-20, identify how to submit a returning student I-20 request, and determine their next steps after receiving an ...

In this video, an ISS advisor shares about pathway A, or the reactivation process, for students returning to the Unviersity of Washington after a leave of absence. Students who watch the video will be able to understand the benefit eligibility of returning to the U.S. through SEVIS Reactivation, identify how to submit a complete reactivation request in the timeline allowed, and determine next s...

In this video, an ISS advisor gives an overview of the returning student process for UW's international students. Students who watch this video will be able to describe how they can resume their enrollment at UW, identify which F-1 returning student pathway fits their situation, and prepare the document required to return to the U.S. in F-1 status.

F-1 Immigration Orientation is required for new students attending the University of Washington. This session from January 20, 2023 was a make-up session for students who missed the initial F-1 orientations on January 4 & 5, 2023.

Students who missed the in-person J-1 Immigration Orientation Session on January 6, 2023 were invited to make-up their orientation requirement during this session which was recorded on January 12, 2023.

In this video, ISS advisors discuss the process for requesting a leave of absence. Students who watch the video will be able to understand how to submit an F-1 Leave of Absence request, understand what happens to their immigration record when a Leave of Absence request is processed, and identify the steps to take before and after time off from study.

This video about taking time off from study will help UW international students understand the options for taking time off from study as an F-1 student, identify circumstances when an F-1 Leave of Absence is needed, and recognize the effects a Leave of Absence has on F-1 status.

All students studying at University of Washington on J-1 visas are required to attend an immigration session before or in the first few weeks of their first quarter of study. This session was recorded on 10/13/2022.

This video recording is from the F-1 Immigration Orientation Session for New Undergraduate Students to the University of Washington. We recorded this video on September 27, 2022.

This video shares valuable information about OPT Employment Rules and Reporting Requirements. Students who watch the video will be able to understand the requirements for maintaining status while on OPT, understand the employment reporting requirements for OPT, identify the number of unemployment days allowed while on OPT, and understand the purpose of the SEVP Portal.

OPT Overview: What is OPT?

How to Apply for OPT

Travel and OPT

Waiting for OPT Approval from USCIS

Applying for OPT with Thesis and Dissertation Remaining

STEM OPT: The Basics

F-1 Immigration Orientation for New Students who Transferred their SEVIS Records to UW

F-1 Immigration Orientation for New Graduate Students to UW

STEM OPT Extension Application Process

STEM OPT Reporting Requirements

STEM OPT Form I-983

After You Submit a CPT Request

Applying for CPT

CPT and F 1 Status

Introduction to Curricular Practical Training