
	Mission Statement Wesleyan supports international students; undergraduate, graduate and visiting scholars, who hold a F1 or J1 visa by providing immigration services before arrival to campus and during students' and visiting scholars' stay at the university.


	Important First Steps
	What is SEVIS?
	Obtaining Passport & Visa
	Finances
	SEVIS I-20
	Staff


	Maintaining Status/Keeping your stay legal!
	Social Security
	Tax Information
	Travel While on F1 Status
	Family Visits


	Extension of Duration of Status
	Change of Educational Level
	Transfers
	Preparation for Departure/Graduation


	Employment on Wesleyan Campus
	Optional Practical Training (OPT)
	Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
	Economic Hardship
	Sponsorhip of an International Organization


	Index
	Office of Graduate Student Services
	Office of Undergraduate International Student Services
	Other Official Government Websites
	Driving in the US


	Prior to Arrival
	Staff Contacts & Other Resources
	J1 Student Status
	J1 Scholar Status
	Academic Training
	Health Insurance Requirement
	Two Year Residency Requirement