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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
7 Articles Tax Help
19 Articles Immigration and Travel
- 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 pick up my I-20 / DS-2019 or get a travel signature. What do I do?
- What information do I need to start my Visa Application?
- I have not received from USCIS the Receipt Notice for my benefit application (e.g. Change of Status, OPT, STEM OPT Extension), what can I do to confirm USCIS received my application?
- What is SEVIS?
16 Articles Maintaining Status
- 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?
- Fall 2020 USDHS Guidance on International Students – July 29, 2020
- How do I report a phone number change?
18 Articles Employment
- How do I change my OPT start or end date?
- Do I need work authorization to work at Harvard or other local universities/hospitals/research institutions?
- How do I change my AT start or end date?
- I have not received from USCIS the Receipt Notice for my benefit application (e.g. Change of Status, OPT, STEM OPT Extension), what can I do to confirm USCIS received my application?
- How long will it take to get my OPT EAD card?
6 Articles Miscellaneous
- 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?
- How much money/cash can I bring with me (on my person) to the U.S.?
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