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.
9 Articles iMIT Troubleshooting
4 Articles Connecting with the ISO
9 Articles Requesting I-20/DS-2019
- What if the program name printed on my I-20 or DS-2019 is different from my MIT program name?
- I’m waiting for my sponsor to issue my funding letters. Can my I-20/DS-2019 be issued before I receive the official award letters?
- 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?
8 Articles Tax Help
- The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent me a COVID stimulus payment in error, how do I return this payment?
- I am unsure of how to file my income tax return, where should I start?
- Trouble accessing Glacier Tax Prep?
- Who can I ask for clarification about my stipend and withheld taxes?
- I have not received my Form W-2 or Form 1042-S. Who do I contact to receive a new copy?
34 Articles Immigration and Travel
- How do the new social media screening rules affect students’ F/M/J visa interviews?
- Can I travel while on OPT?
- Can an international student submit an entry to the U.S. Diversity Visa Program?
- What can students do to help ensure their visa application will be processed on time?
- What documents should I carry with me when I travel?
18 Articles Maintaining Status
24 Articles Employment
- I have a non-paid internship offer, do I need work authorization to do the internship?
- STEM OPT Extension, U.S. Address Online Filing Issue
- I have mailed my OPT application, when can travel outside of the US?
- My F-1 OPT/STEM OPT application has been approved but I have not received the EAD card, what can I do?
- My OPT application is pending, but I am moving, how do I change my physical and mailing address?
11 Articles Miscellaneous
- May an International Student Volunteer in a U.S. Election?
- Where can I find information about legal concerns in the U.S. / interactions with law enforcement on campus or beyond?
- What are the most common immigration-related scams that students should look out for?
- Is there guidance for international students engaging in campus protests?
- Why do I have an ISO Hold (CE or OC) on my registration and ID card?
