Add a Program to WashU’s I-17

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 […]

Electronic Filings

Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) LCAs are filed with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and provide notice that the university will file an H-1B application for an individual holding the job title. Please note that these are not notices of open positions; candidates have already been selected or currently hold the positions. Complaints […]

Guide to Completing the Form I-765

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 […]

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 […]