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
- 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?
8 Articles Tax Help
34 Articles Immigration and Travel
- Can I enter the US early in tourist visa status to start my degree program?
- Applying New U.S. Student Entry Visa in Third Country with Current Expired U.S. Student Entry Visa
- Must I apply for my visa from a US Consulate in my home country?
- How can students check if their SEVIS records have been terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?
- Can I study at MIT on L1, H1B, A4, G4, or other immigration statuses?
18 Articles Maintaining Status
- F-1 Five-Month Temporary Absence Rule
- 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?
24 Articles Employment
- How do I submit my OPT report?
- How do visa delays affect funding/fellowships/ Research Assistantships, etc.?
- How do I change my CPT start or end date?
- Can I work more than 20 hours per week?
- What can students do to help ensure their F-1 Optional Practical Training or F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training Extension application can be processed by USCIS on time?
11 Articles Miscellaneous
- 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?
- 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?
