OISS Miscellaneous Payment Verification Form
Complete the form below to obtain OISS verification that a payee is a WashU-sponsored F-1 or J-1 visa holder and that the activities conform to federal F-1 or J-1 on-campus employment regulations. After OISS verifies that the payee is a WashU-sponsored F-1/J-1 and that the activities conform to federal F-1/J-1 on-campus employment regulations, your department […]
Request for OISS Participation
Please submit this form if you are requesting OISS staff to conduct or participate in a presentation or campus partner event.
U.S. Government to Screen Social Media Activity and Interactions with Law Enforcement
Social Media On April 9, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would begin considering social media activity of foreign nationals— including F and J visa holders—when evaluating USCIS immigration benefit applications. This could include applications for work authorization, change of status, or reinstatement. Read the April […]
Guidance on 2025 Travel Restrictions
This webpage was last updated on July 28, 2025. Additional updates on visa applications and travel guidance can be found on our Traveling webpage. Citizens of the countries listed above – we strongly advise that you avoid traveling abroad at this time. Based on this presidential proclamation, if you leave the United States, there is […]
SEVIS Record Transfer Out
“Transfer out” refers to the process of an F-1 or J-1 student transferring their SEVIS record from one institution to another one. In this case, you will retain the same SEVIS ID number. Your SEVIS Record is your Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record that tracks important information. This record includes personal details, […]
Understanding “Alien Registration” Requirements
On January 20, 2025, Executive Order 14159 re-introduced registration requirements and processes for non-immigrants. The Alien Registration Act is being enforced as of April 11, 2025. (Federal Register: Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration). The Alien Registration Act, requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) […]
Your SEVIS ID number
The SEVIS ID number is located in the upper left corner of your Form I-20. It begins with the letter “N” followed by a series of numbers (e.g., N0012345678). This is unique to your and is used by the U.S. government to track and manage your immigration record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information […]
Visa Interview Resources
Applying for your U.S. Visa soon? With the right understanding of the visa application process, you can increase your chances of receiving your U.S. visa for study, research or work at WashU. OISS recommends you attend one of the webinars below, led by a foreign Consular Officer and immigration attorney. You will get practical tips […]
Foreign National Pre-Hire Information
Individuals who accept an offer of employment or a stipend from WashU are required to provide additional personal information in Workday before moving forward with the hiring process. This page addresses questions that are unique to the foreign national population and data that is required. U.S. Citizenship Status The Citizenship Status field specifically refers to […]
Visa Renewal
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.