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These events are hosted by OISS or have been selected as events of interest to our international community.

F-1 students may work on campus for up to 19.6 hours per week during regular fall and spring semesters. An example of on-campus employment is working at the school bookstore or library, or working as a research or teaching assistant. Note: F-1 students are not eligible for any campus jobs classified as Federal Work-Study positions. […]

WashU offers many transportation options. This resource will link you to information to help you get where you need to go on campus and in the area. campus circulator The Campus Circulator shuttle offers complimentary transportation around the Danforth Campus for WashU faculty, staff, students and guests. Shuttles have adjusted schedules during university breaks, and there […]

If the case status on your USCIS account is showing that your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card was mailed, but you never received it, there is a possibility that it was undeliverable or lost by USPS (U.S. Postal Service). Follow these directions from USCIS on how to check your case status online. Replacement EAD lost […]

This page contains information on tax documents generated by WashU for foreign nationals receiving funding from WashU. It is important to note that foreign nationals might not receive every form, and sometimes might not receive any forms. If you receive income from any other source, you may receive tax forms from other employers and organizations. […]

This information is intended for Washington University F-1 students completing the USCIS Form I-765 online application for Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT Extension. The information in this resource is provided to assist you with completing certain sections of the online form in the order they appear. Please note, the I-765 is a personal application, and […]

Premium processing provides expedited processing for certain immigration requests. In exchange for an additional fee, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guarantees that they will respond (with an approval, denial, request for evidence, notice of intent to deny) in a shorter timeframe than normal processing. The following benefit requests are designated under the regulations for […]

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requires schools to maintain information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for all students on approved Optional Practical Training (OPT). As an F-1 student on OPT (or STEM OPT), you continue to be under WashU’s sponsorship. As such, OISS continues to maintain your SEVIS record […]

The OISS team of advisers serves as your primary resource for immigration support. We are here to answer questions about your immigration status, federal immigration regulations, immigration documents, work authorization, changing status and more. Please note: Adviser appointments should NOT be scheduled to complete routine requests such as “check-in” or “travel signature” requests. Follow the […]