The Office of International Affairs sends email notices of important developments related to the student's status to all international students who have registered for the office's list serve. Please add your name on the list serve by visiting the Office of International Affairs at 103 Norwood Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION

• Students from the countries listed in the NSEERS announcement (National Security Entry and Exit Registration System) must visit the St. Louis immigration office for a special registration interview.
• We advise students from the countries listed in the NSEERS announcement to refer to emails sent to the Office of International Affairs list serve.
• The Office of International Affairs presented a workshop on NSEERS requirements and registration.
• On 12.01.03 the Department of Homeland Security modified Special Registration requirements. Please see summary of new requirements: Revised Special Registration Requirements.

SEVIS FEES

• Beginning Sept. 1, 2004, a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule requires F-1 and J-1 visa applicants to pay a SEVIS fee.
  • General Information on SEVIS fee .

IMMIGRATION PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

• Beginning Sept. 1, 2004, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service requires photos for all immigration applications to follow the guidelines described in this summary: Photos for Immigration Applications.

SOCIAL SECURITY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• On Oct. 13, 2004, the Social Security Administration issued new regulations regarding the issuance of Social Security Cards to international students and exchange visitors. Please see Social Security Administration Information Social Security Administration information regarding the guidelines.
• In order to apply for a Social Security number, the Office of International Affairs must issue the following documents to all international students and scholars who meet Social Security card prerequisites:
  • International Office Synopsis of Social Security Card Guidelines
  • Offer of On-Campus Employment Form

OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS

OPT workshops are offered to F-1 students each semester. Please see schedule for the current semester: OPT workshops.