This page is intended for WashU faculty and staff who work with international students.

International students must maintain their immigration status by following U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or U.S. Department of State (DOS) regulations. The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) is here to help students, advisers, faculty and departments understand these regulations. On this page you will find helpful terms and immigration regulations. Contact OISS for additional guidance.

OISS is responsible for ensuring compliance with DHS reporting requirements for all F-1 and J-1 students sponsored by the university. OISS provides immigration guidance and maintains the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record of each student throughout their academic program and work authorization period under WashU sponsorship. Immigration law is complex and violations can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, we ask departments to refer F-1 and J-1 international students to OISS for immigration-related concerns or inquiries. Your partnership with us is invaluable in ensuring that our international students have a successful and compliant experience at WashU.

Regulations

Terminology