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
8 Articles Tax Help
- 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?
- How do I file my U.S. taxes?
- What resources does the ISO provide to help with taxes?
- I forgot to file my tax forms in previous years, what do I do?
34 Articles Immigration and Travel
- 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?
- I am in the U.S. now and transferring to MIT, but I am planning to travel outside the U.S. before starting at MIT. How early will I be able to enter the U.S. from abroad to start my program at MIT.
- What information do I need to start my Visa Application?
- What to Do If You Haven’t Received a Receipt Notice from USCIS
- 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?
18 Articles Maintaining Status
- 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?
- Fall 2020 USDHS Guidance on International Students – July 29, 2020
- How do I report a phone number change?
- USDHS Guidance for Fall 2020 Continues for Spring 2021 – posted December 11, 2020
24 Articles Employment
11 Articles Miscellaneous
- 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?
- Jury Duty: I am an international student and received a notice to serve jury duty. I’m I required to serve on a jury?
- How much money/cash can I bring with me (on my person) to the U.S.?
