Knowledge Base
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The ISO’s quick answer forum for students.
Please use the Knowledge Base to find instant answers to your questions revolving around immigration regulation, maintenance of legal status, iMIT, and all else related to the ISO.
8 Articles iMIT Troubleshooting
4 Articles Connecting with the ISO
9 Articles Requesting I-20/DS-2019
- How long does it take to review/process my I-20/DS-2019 application after I submit it?
- How do I check the status of my ISO online request?
- Can my I-20/DS-2019 application be expedited?
- Once approved, how long will it take to mail my I-20/DS-2019 to me?
- When can I start working on my Online Check-In?
7 Articles Tax Help
22 Articles Immigration and Travel
- Must I apply for my visa from a US Consulate in my home country?
- Can I study at MIT on L1, H1B, A4, G4, or other immigration statuses?
- I have a valid F-1 visa (issued by the US Consulate) from attending my previous school, do I need to apply for a new visa at the US Consulate before starting at MIT?
- I am abroad and I forgot to request a new Form I-20 / DS-2019 to get a travel validation signature. What do I do?
- What information do I need to start my Visa Application?
17 Articles Maintaining Status
- How do I update my address and phone number when they change?
- I need legal advice, where can I go to contact an attorney/lawyer?
- What do I do if I am changing degree levels?
- My entry visa in my passport is expiring soon, do I need to leave the U.S. and obtain a new visa before it expires?
- How do I report an address change?
20 Articles Employment
7 Articles Miscellaneous
- Why do I have an ISO Hold (CE or OC) on my registration and ID card?
- What is MIT’s School Code/Program Number?
- My dependent is going to pursue a full-time degree program, do they need to change their visa status?
- Can an International Student/Scholar Attend a Protest or Demonstration?
- I need legal advice, where can I go to contact an attorney/lawyer?
