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
- 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?
- Once approved, how long will it take to mail my I-20/DS-2019 to me?
8 Articles Tax Help
34 Articles Immigration and Travel
- 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?
- Must my passport be valid for 6 months into the future when I enter the U.S. from abroad?
- Will there be more travel bans impacting specific countries? Where can I check?
18 Articles Maintaining Status
24 Articles Employment
- 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?
- A Green Card application has been filed on my behalf, and the Form I-140 has been approved, can MIT continue to issue Form I-20/Form DS-2019 for me to maintain my F-1 or J-1 student status and authorized F-1/J-1 benefits?
11 Articles Miscellaneous
- 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?
- What is MIT’s School Code/Program Number?
