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Title: Welcome to the IGSP Workshop


1
Welcome to the IGSP Workshop
  • Fall 2009

2
Introduction and IC Services
  • Anna Wimberly

3
Workshop Objectives
  • Partner with the IC to have a relaxed and
    fun-filled summer!
  • Unveil the updated and improved IGSP
  • Learn about the IGSP process
  • Overview of SEVIS, I-20 issuance, visa
    application process
  • Learn about the IC services and programs

4
International Center Services
  • Immigration advising for students scholars
  • Consultation services for departments
  • Visa Document issuance
  • Student Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS)
    compliance
  • Non-Immigrant Employment Process

5
International Center Programs
  • English Corner Conversation Group
  • Spouses and Partners Orientation
  • International Student Association
  • American Friendship Partner Program
  • International Friendship Circle

6
Who is an International Student?
  • F-1 or J-1 student visa status sponsored by UCI
    J-1 students may be sponsored by govt. agency
  • Other students on campus are on visas but not on
    UCI sponsored visas
  • Visas not allowed to enroll as a student are F-2,
    B-1/B-2 or participants in the waiver visa WT

7
Determining Residency for Tuition
  • Inquiries regarding residence requirements,
    determination, and/or recognized exceptions
    should be directed to the UCI Residence Officer
    or the UC Legal Analyst. No other university
    personnel are authorized to supply information
    relative to residence requirements for tuition
    purposes.
  • Contact Information Residence
    OfficerUniversity Registrar215 Aldrich
    Hallregres_at_uci.edu(949) 824-6129

8
UCI International Population
  • Students 1,891
  • Undergraduate 396
  • Graduate 1,020
  • OPT 314
  • EAP 161
  • Researchers, Faculty Staff 1,211
  • Spouses and Dependents

9
IGSP Process
  • Archana Sheth

10
IGSP (International Graduate Student Packet)
  • Completed by the academic department (thats
    you!)
  • IGSP, CIAQ and supporting documents must be
    submitted together
  • Do not send admissions letter. Save the trees!
  • If not complete it will be returned to the
    academic department
  • Approximate processing time is 15-30 business
    days
  • Consider mailing time
  • The I-20 will absolutely NOT be faxed or scanned.
  • Student must wait for the original I-20 to
    arrive

11
CIAQ (Confidential International Applicant
Questionnaire)
  • Previous years packets will not be accepted
  • The student must receive and read page 1 of the
    CIAQ
  • If student is currently at a US school they are a
    transfer student for purposes of the SEVIS
    record/immigration
  • The student must provide a Student SEVIS Record
    Release Form
  • Without this form UCI cannot issue an I-20 to
    the student.

12
Important Information About Funding
  • Include UCI (department) funding on IGSP. Do not
    include funding letter.
  • Bank statement submitted by students can not be
    older than 6 months.
  • Must be in English and U.S. Dollars
  • As the first set of eyes, you will review and
    provide all funding sources on the IGSP.

13
Communication
  • During the summer, it is nearly impossible to
    give prompt responses to students about the
    status of their I-20s.
  • The IC wont be able to communicate with students
    about the status of their visa document.
  • If it is an urgent matter, please contact the IC.
  • Make students aware that processing time is 15-30
    days, plus mailing time and processing time at
    the department.

14
Program Date on the I-20/DS-2019
  • I-20 start date and end dates must match UCI
    quarter dates
  • Start date cannot be changed to accommodate late
    comers
  • Cannot be changed for those that want to arrive
    early

15
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
  • Anna Wimberly

16
What is SEVIS?
  • Department of Homeland Securitys system that
    maintains information on international students
    and scholars
  • UCI issues visa documents through SEVIS
  • Compliance required by student and UCI
  • Accurate information is very important

17
Data Reported in SEVIS
  • Student arrival and enrollment each quarter
  • Change in students legal name and address
  • Changes of major or academic level
  • Off-campus employment authorization
  • Change in financial support
  • Program extensions and completion of program
  • Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, Filing Fees, etc.
  • School transfer
  • Dependent (spouse or child) information

18
SEVIS and the I-20
  • IC database communicates with SEVIS database
  • I-20 is approved and generated by SEVIS within 24
    hours
  • The I-20 is printed and signed by IC staff
    designated by DHS
  • I-20 is sent to student

19
Student Receives Visa Document
  • Review all material provided by the International
    Center
  • Pay SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.com
  • 200 F Students
  • 180 J Students
  • Make a visa appointment with the U.S. Consulate
  • Must have I-20 and SEVIS number
  • If student indicates that they already have a
    visa interview appointment, its very likely that
    they appointment was not scheduled properly

20
Student goes to the Consulate
  • Fees must be paid SEVIS, Visa Application Fee
    Reciprocity Fee
  • UCI Affiliation and Documents
  • Student must be prepared to explain the purpose
    for coming to the U.S.
  • Strong Ties Requirements
  • Security Checks

21
Student Receives Visa Hooray!!!
  • Make travel arrangements (air, hotel, etc.)
  • May enter U.S. up to 30 days prior to the start
    date on their I-20 should not attempt to enter
    prior to 30 days

22
Upon arrival at UCI
  • Check-In with the International Center
  • Checking in at the IC requires a student to
    complete the new student check-in form and
    supporting documents (http//www.ic.uci.edu/forms/
    NewStudentCheckInForm.pdf)
  • Check in will be on Friday, September 18th in the
    UCI Student Center (exact location TBA).
  • UCI must register student in SEVIS
  • Apply for Social Security Number if student will
    be employed at UCI

23
What if the student cant arrive by program date?
  • The student might be allowed in to the U.S. at
    the discretion of the Immigration Officer
  • Up to the registration deadline
  • Student must have letter from academic department
    explaining delay and why its okay for student to
    start program after quarter
  • Proof of full-time enrollment

24
Maintaining Status staying legal
  • Check In - Report to IC upon arrival
  • Enroll full-time (minimum 12 units) AND pay
    tuition/fees by deadline!!!! Summer is optional.
  • Few exceptions to full-time (medical,
    academic)-must meet with IC advisor for approval
  • Make normal progress towards degree and keep a
    valid I-20 for duration of program
  • Inform IC of address change
  • Have appropriate authorization for employment

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Have a GREAT Summer!!!
Dont forget your sunscreen!!
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