F-1 Cap-Gap Extension
The cap-gap extension is a regulation that extends an eligible F-1 student’s status to bridge the gap between the end of F-1 OPT or STEM OPT work authorization and the start of a cap-subject H-1B status, allowing the student to remain in the U.S. during the “gap”. Cap-gap extension eligibility The cap-gap extension is available […]
Foreign National Employee Status
This page is for current and new international employees in H-1B, TN, E-3 or O-1 status who already have an approved position with WashU and application submitted to USCIS. If you are a department looking to sponsor an employee: ON THIS PAGE Documents Reporting change of address You and your dependents must report changes to […]
J-1 Exchange Visitor Status
This page is for current and new J-1 scholars and student interns who already have an approved program with WashU and a DS-2019. The information provided in this section is intended for J-1 exchange visitors sponsored by WashU. If you are sponsored by a different organization, it is essential that you contact them with questions. […]
MyOISS Platform for Students
MyOISS is a technology platform used by WashU’s Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) to assist and interact with F-1 and J-1 students throughout their time as a student at WashU and beyond. MyOISS is the primary tool you will use to request and access immigration documents and to maintain your immigration status while […]
Contact Information Reporting Requirement
Federal immigration regulations require WashU to report a physical local address, phone number and email address for all F-1 and J-1 students. Initial address reporting Within the first 10 days of arrival in the U.S., you must report your physical address to the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) during check-in. The address you […]
Enrollment Requirements
Full-time enrollment DHS requires the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) to report the student’s status every semester. This includes if and when a student drops below the required full-time course load. F-1 and J-1 students at WashU are required to enroll in a full-time course of study. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
J-1 Student Status
This page is for current and new J-1 students who have been admitted to WashU and have a DS-2019 for study. If you have a different J program sponsor (such as Fulbright), it is essential that you contact your Fulbright adviser regarding maintaining status and authorizations related to enrollment or work. Maintaining your J-1 visa […]
F-1 Student Status
This page is for current and new F-1 students who have been issued a Form I-20 by WashU. Maintaining your F-1 visa status The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) will maintain your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record based on your reporting and applications. OISS is required to register your SEVIS […]
Overview of Student Immigration Status Options
At WashU, students can choose between two immigration statuses for study, the F-1 student status and visa and the J-1 exchange visitor student category and visa. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) governs F-1 immigration status and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) governs J-1 status. Both student statuses require full-time, on-campus study. Most […]
Permanent Residence
Scholars may be interested in applying to become lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also commonly known as “green card” holders. WashU makes a commitment to pursue permanent residence for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions in order to continue to employ those faculty members. For research and other positions, departments make the decision about whether the need […]