ISSO Advice- Advice For International Students
 
1. ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS OFFICE FOR CURRENT AND ACCURATE VISA AND IMMIGRATION INFORMATION, INCLUDING RELEVANT WEB SITES FOR STUDENTS.
2. Always obtain and maintain a valid passport, I-20 and I-94.
3. Always bring your passport, I-94 and all I-20’s to the International Students & Scholars Office when seeking advice. Do not bring photocopies of these documents.
4. Always check with the International Student & Scholars Office at least two weeks before leaving the U.S . , and before seeking employment.
5. Always register as a full time student and pay your tuition before leaving the U.S. for vacation.
6. Always obtain written permission from your international student advisor in order to enter/re-enter the U.S (see page 3 of the Ii-20).
7. Always notify the Registrar’s Office and International Students & Scholars Office within 10 days of your your address change . It is a USCIS (INS) Requirement.
8. Always be in F-1 immigration status before you register for courses.
HOW TO ENTER THE U.S. LEGALLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT :
You must have a valid passport. You must have a valid F-1 visa. You must have a valid I-20 from Queens College. You must have the back of your I-20 signed by your International student advisor in order to re-enter the u.s.

Last updated February 4, 2009