Foreign National Employee Status
This page is for current and new international employees in H-1B, TN, E-3 or O-1 immigration 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 […]
J-1 Exchange Visitor Status
Current and new J-1 scholars and student interns who already have an approved program with WashU and a DS-2019 must maintain J-1 status. The information provided in this section is intended for J-1 exchange visitors sponsored by WashU. If you are sponsored by a different organization, be sure to contact them with questions. If you […]
MyOISS Platform for Students
WashU’s Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) uses the MyOISS technology platform to assist and interact with F-1 and J-1 students throughout their time as students at WashU and beyond. MyOISS is the primary tool you will use to request and access immigration documents. You will also use it to maintain your immigration status […]
Contact Information Reporting Requirement
Maintain your contact information in Workday Federal immigration regulations require WashU to report specific contact information for all F-1 and J-1 students to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). We report the following information from your Workday Student account to SEVIS: If you have a pending or approved USCIS petition (i.e. I-539, I-765, […]
Enrollment Requirements
Full-time enrollment The Department of Homeland Security (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. 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 must register your SEVIS record each […]
Overview of Student Immigration Status Options
At WashU, students can choose between two immigration statuses for study: the F-1 student status and visa or 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 immigration status. Both F-1 and J-1 students must enroll […]
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 […]
Obtain a Missouri Driver License or Nondriver License
A driver license is required for anyone who plans to operate a motor vehicle on roads in the U.S. If you have an international driver’s license (written in English), you may be able to use it to drive in the U.S. However, if you plan to drive regularly or purchase a car, you should obtain […]