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Your SEVIS ID is unique to you. The United States government uses it to track and manage your immigration record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) throughout your stay in the U.S. It begins with the letter “N” followed by a series of numbers (e.g., N0012345678). Find your SEVIS ID number in […]

Register in advance for a webinar to assist you in the visa application process, initial and renewals.

When you apply for a nonimmigrant visa, you must complete and submit the DS-160 Form before your visa appointment.

What to expect at a U.S. Port of Entry Upon arrival to a U.S. port of entry, proceed to the terminal area for arriving passengers to begin inspection. As you approach the inspection station, you should have the documents listed in the section below. A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will ask why you […]

Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities is essential when living in the United States, especially as laws may differ from those in your home country. All individuals in the U.S., including international students and scholars, are entitled to certain rights. This page will help you know your rights and provide resources for further review. Disclaimer […]

If your visa has expired and you are traveling outside the U.S., you must apply for a new visa stamp through the same process as your initial visa application, in order to re-enter the U.S.

The U.S. Department of State may use a security clearance process when deciding whether to grant or deny a U.S. visa. This is called administrative processing, or, a Security Advisory Opinion (SAO).

WashU is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status to prospective international students. SEVP is a federal agency within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). International students use the I-20 issued by WashU […]

The OPT Essentials online course is required for any student wishing to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training. The course is offered through the OISS “Homebase” platform (implemented in Fall 2024). Follow the directions below to access and complete the course. If you do not already have a Homebase account Already have a Homebase account? […]

Understand the difference between a wage earner and a stipend recipient and tax implications.