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J-1 Visiting Scholar Program Exit Survey
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Tax Webinar and Meetings with UVA Tax Analyst
USCIS Fee Increases
Spring 2024 Orientation
USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
List of Support Services, Resources and Events
Employment
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Webinar and Q&A Sessions
International Student Employment Options Webinar Recording
International Student Immigration and Work Authorization Career Webinar
New Student and Orientation
Virtual Pre-Arrival Series for New International Students
International Student Orientation Zoom Recording 2021
Virtual International Student Support Circle Starts
Spring Semester Requirements for Students Arriving in Charlottesville from outside the U.S.
Message from Vice Provost Mull and ISO concerning proposed rule to eliminate Duration of Status for F&J Visa Statuses
Fall 2021 Arrival Survey for Students Arriving from Outside of the U.S.
ISO Events
Recording of International Students and Employment Options Workshop
ISO New Student Orientation Session
Immigration Information
Virtual Immigration Info Session for Newly Admitted Students
How to Complete Immigration Check-in
Virtual Immigration Info Session for Newly Admitted Students
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
Information on Immigration Enforcement & Travel
Revised SEVIS Address and Phone Conventions. Update SIS
Due to COVID-19, I-20s may now be electronically sent
Routine visa services suspended at most consulates/embassies worldwide
Visa Appointment Wait Times in China
New Immigration Software System: ISSP Connect by Terra Dotta
Message for International Students from Vice Provost Mull and Dean Groves - Arriving for Fall Semester
National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from Schengen Area
Update from U.S. Department of State
Visa Processing Updates for Indian Students
University Announcements
Scam Alert
Fraud Advisory – Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students
Travel Signature Reminder
University Statement: Information on Coronavirus
SCAM ALERT
Message from UVA Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the University Dean of Students
A message from Jim Ryan and Liz Magill to our international students
Statement of Support for Our International Community from Vice Provost Mull and Dean Groves
Message to International Students
Travel Guidance for Students
University Statements on Anti-Asian Incidents & Resources
Fraud Advisory - Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students
UVA Comment to DHS Proposed Rule Submitted
Beware of Scammers Using SEVP and HSI Phone Numbers to Target International Students
Fall 2021 Survey for International Students and Scholars
Student Life
Student Life at UVA Panels
Revised Policy on Student International Travel
UVA Housing Plans, Coronavirus
Home
About
Staff
Purpose
Contact
Students
Prospective Students
Information for Prospective Students
Discover UVA
Study in the States
Newly Admitted Students
Steps to obtain your immigration document
Plan for your Arrival
Get to Know UVa!
Get Involved
Academic Resources
Global Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program at UVA (Global P2P)
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
F-1 Transfers In and Out of UVa
Travel & Visas
Visa Applications
Entering the U.S.
Travel Outside the U.S.
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
International Student Citizen Leaders Fellowship
Exchange Students
Admissions
Costs
Course Selection and Registration
Housing
Health Insurance Requirement
Orientation
Visa Application
Understanding your Legal Documents
Travel and Arrival
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
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
J-1 Introduction and Eligibility
Timeline
English Proficiency Requirement
Funding Requirement
J-1 Health Insurance Requirement
J-1 Student Intern
Length of Stay and Other Rules
Responsibilities
Visa Denials and Delays
J-1 Request Process
Resources
ISSP Resources
Global Greeters
Global Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program
International Student Citizen Leaders Fellowship
International Student Support Circle
Support Services
FAQs
Forms