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Passport
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SEVIS Address and Phone Standards
Changes to Status/Transfers
Changing to F-1/J-1 Status
F-1 Transfers In and Out of UVa
Travel & Visas
Visa Applications
Entering the U.S.
Travel Outside the U.S.
Other Visa Statuses
Employment
F-1 Employment Rules
F-1 CPT
F-1 OPT
OPT Cap-Gap Extension
Post-Completion OPT Student Responsibilities
F-1 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
J-1 On-Grounds Employment
J-1 Academic Training
Social Security
Taxes
Personal & Family
F-2 or J-2 Dependent Status
Living in Charlottesville
Health Insurance
Visiting International Students
Scholars
Prospective
Visa Application Process
DS-2019 Form
Family/Dependent Visas (J-2)
Visa Stamp
Arrival, Check In and Orientation
Mandatory Check In and Orientation
Regulations and Reporting Requirements
Two Year Home Residency Requirement
Understanding Your Legal Documents
Health Insurance Requirement for J-1 and J-2
Employment
J-2 Work Authorization
Social Security
Tax Reporting
Settling In
Banking
Housing and Cost of Living
Life in Charlottesville
Social and Cultural Programming
Virginia Drivers License and ID
Travel and Re-entry
Extensions and Transfers
J-1 Visiting Scholar Program Exit Survey
Departments
Visa Status Options
J-1 Sponsorship
Introduction and Eligibility
Timeline
English Proficiency Requirement
Funding Requirement
J-1 Health Insurance Requirement
J-1 Student Intern
Length of Stay and Other Rules
Responsiblities
Visa Denials and Delays
J-1 Request Process
Resources
Forms
FAQs
Global Greeters at UVa
Meet the Global Greeters
International Center
CAELC
Multicultural Student Services
UVA Global
Department of Motor Vehicles
Parent Handbook
Life in Cville
Study in the States
Career Center - Information for International Students
Opportunities to Support International Students
Exchange Students
Admissions
Costs
Course Selection and Registration
Housing
Health Insurance Requirement
Orientation
Visa Application
Understanding your Legal Documents
Travel and Arrival
Home
About
Staff
Purpose
Contact
Students
Prospective Students
Information for Prospective Students
Discover UVA
Study in the States
Newly Admitted Students
Plan for your Arrival
Get to Know UVa!
Get Involved
Academic Resources
Current Students
Maintaining J-1/F-1 Status
Your Status
Legal Documents
Form I-20
Form I-94/Admission Receipt
Passport
Grace Period
Program Extension
Enrollment
SEVIS Address and Phone Standards
Changes to Status/Transfers
Changing to F-1/J-1 Status
F-1 Transfers In and Out of UVa
Travel & Visas
Visa Applications
Entering the U.S.
Travel Outside the U.S.
Other Visa Statuses
Employment
F-1 Employment Rules
F-1 CPT
F-1 OPT
OPT Cap-Gap Extension
Post-Completion OPT Student Responsibilities
F-1 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
J-1 On-Grounds Employment
J-1 Academic Training
Social Security
Taxes
Personal & Family
F-2 or J-2 Dependent Status
Living in Charlottesville
Health Insurance
Visiting International Students
Scholars
Prospective
Visa Application Process
DS-2019 Form
Family/Dependent Visas (J-2)
Visa Stamp
Arrival, Check In and Orientation
Mandatory Check In and Orientation
Regulations and Reporting Requirements
Two Year Home Residency Requirement
Understanding Your Legal Documents
Health Insurance Requirement for J-1 and J-2
Employment
J-2 Work Authorization
Social Security
Tax Reporting
Settling In
Banking
Housing and Cost of Living
Life in Charlottesville
Social and Cultural Programming
Virginia Drivers License and ID
Travel and Re-entry
Extensions and Transfers
J-1 Visiting Scholar Program Exit Survey
Departments
Visa Status Options
J-1 Sponsorship
Introduction and Eligibility
Timeline
English Proficiency Requirement
Funding Requirement
J-1 Health Insurance Requirement
J-1 Student Intern
Length of Stay and Other Rules
Responsiblities
Visa Denials and Delays
J-1 Request Process
Resources
Forms
FAQs
Global Greeters at UVa
Meet the Global Greeters
International Center
CAELC
Multicultural Student Services
UVA Global
Department of Motor Vehicles
Parent Handbook
Life in Cville
Study in the States
Career Center - Information for International Students
Opportunities to Support International Students
Exchange Students
Admissions
Costs
Course Selection and Registration
Housing
Health Insurance Requirement
Orientation
Visa Application
Understanding your Legal Documents
Travel and Arrival
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OPT Receipt Delays
February 12, 2021
OPT Application Opens for May 2021 Graduates
February 22, 2021
Virtual International Student Support Circle Starts
February 5, 2021
Fraud Advisory – Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students
December 9, 2020
Spring Semester Requirements for Students Arriving in Charlottesville from outside the U.S.
January 29, 2021
Recording of International Students and Employment Options Workshop
November 11, 2020
UVA Comment to DHS Proposed Rule Submitted
October 26, 2020
Message from Vice Provost Mull and ISO concerning proposed rule to eliminate Duration of Status for F&J Visa Statuses
September 30, 2020
Message for International Students from Vice Provost Mull and Dean Groves - Arriving for Fall Semester
August 4, 2020
National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from Schengen Area
July 20, 2020
A message from Jim Ryan and Liz Magill to our international students
July 7, 2020
Drivers Licenses expiring on or before July 31, 2020 automatically extended again until October 31, 2020.
June 27, 2020
International Student Immigration and Work Authorization Career Webinar
May 15, 2020
Drivers Licenses expiring on or before 6/10/20 automatically extended for 90 days.
May 15, 2020
Message from UVA Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the University Dean of Students
May 5, 2020
Due to COVID-19, I-20s may now be electronically sent
March 26, 2020
Routine visa services supspended at most consulates/embassies worldwide
March 19, 2020
UVA Housing Plans, Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Visa Appointment Wait Times in China
March 3, 2020
Travel Restrictions and Advisories
March 2, 2020
New Immigration Software System: ISSP Connect by Terra Dotta
February 26, 2020
Update on Expansion of Travel Ban
February 3, 2020
University Statement: Information on Coronavirus
January 27, 2020
SCAM ALERT
January 16, 2020
Information on Immigration Enforcement & Travel
June 28, 2018
Revised SEVIS Address and Phone Conventions. Update SIS
July 13, 2016
Revised Policy on Student International Travel
October 8, 2015