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 while under sponsorship of WashU. This platform is essential for managing your immigration documents, creating requests with OISS and reporting required immigration information to the U.S. government. It will also help you navigate university policies and federal regulations related to your F or J student immigration status.

Accessing MyOISS for newly admitted students

OISS will send you an email from oiss@wustl.edu notifying you of your access to the MyOISS platform, where you will be able to request your immigration document (Form I-20 or Form DS-2019). Details on how to log in and request this immigration document will be provided to you via email.

Once you access your MyOISS account, read all instructions, answer the questionnaires, and upload required documents in order to request your I-20 or DS-2019. Find more information on our Apply for your I-20 or DS-2019 webpage.

Using MyOISS post-admission

After your admission and after you access MyOISS for your initial immigration document, you will continue to use your account during your studies and even after graduation (if applicable).

Upon arrival, you will use MyOISS to check in with OISS. You will then use the platform to request and receive immigration benefits while enrolled and after graduation. For example, you will use MyOISS to request the following benefits:

• Reduced course loads
• Program extensions
• Add dependents
• Apply for work authorization

You can track drafted and submitted requests and find your newly issued I-20s or DS-2019s in MyOISS. Once you have an account, take some time to explore how to access and submit requests. We also use MyOISS to send you important immigration updates and reminders. This communication is saved in your account and is also sent to your WashU email account. Check your email regularly so that you don’t miss any important reminders!