Immigration Information for Lindsey Wilson International Students

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The guides and checklists on this page will help you learn about important immigration processes and help you gather the documents needed to apply for certain benefits. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at isp@lindsey.edu or 270-384-8014 if you need assistance at any time.

An international student can obtain important knowledge by reviewing these FREE RESOURCES:

International Student Handbook
SEVIS Form I-20 (Regulations are listed on the third page - please read)
Guide to Studying in the United States - F-1 Regulations Resource

Additional Questions

• For questions about tuition and fees, please contact the Business office directly: businessoffice@lindsey.edu or call 270-260-0672 #4
  
• For questions about credit transfers, please contact the Graduate Business office directly: graduatebusiness@lindsey.edu or call 270-260-0672 #1
  
• For academic related questions (i.e., inquiries about accelerating your studies, credit hours and more), please contact the Academic Advising office directly: academicadvising@lindsey.eduor call 270-260-0672 #2

Reporting Changes in Contact Information
By U.S. immigration law, you must always notify us of any change of address, phone number, or email address within 10 days of the change. You must report your changes via:
Student Information Update Form

This information is reported to the US government. Both the US government and our office staff must always be able to contact you. Make sure you activate the voicemail features on your phone and check your Lindsey email. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Most communications are sent via your LWU email. You are responsible for checking your Lindsey email. It is recommended that you check your Lindsey email at least a few times a day. You must keep all LWU issued Form I-20s and must check every time you receive an updated form to make sure all information on your SEVIS Form I-20 is correct before you sign the form. See Student Attestation- to be found on your Form I-20 right above the student's signature line.

Student Attestation as found on your SEVIS Form I-20:

"I have read and agreed to comply with the terms and conditions of my admission and those of any extension of stay. I certify that all the information provided on this form refers specifically to me and is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I seek to enter or remain in the United States temporarily, and solely for the purpose of pursuing a full program of study at the school named above."

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is a type of work authorization (practical training) that allows F-1 students to participate in off campus employment. To be eligible for CPT undergraduate students typically need to have been in valid F-1 status for a full academic year and have a job offer directly related to their field of study. Eligible students must request CPT authorization before engaging in academic training. Students must be without account holds and pre-registered in the Internship class pertaining to the applied practical learning opportunity. Under no circumstance may CPT be authorized beyond the program end date listed on a student's I-20.
Please click and complete the form below.
CPT Form

Driver's License
To apply for a Driver's license you must click and complete form below
Driver's License Form

F-1 student check in:
F-1 student check in: Students are required to complete this form and submit necessary changes at the beginning of every semester. Completing this form is required at the beginning of every semester. Your SEVIS record cannot be activated without it, you will jeopardize your status and you will have to leave the U.S.
F-1 Student Check-In

Form I-94: Electronic Admissions and Departure Form
Download the form each time you re-enter the U.S. and check for correct information on the card. To request an I-94 correction, contact the nearest Customs and Border Protection Deferred Inspection unit at the nearest airport. Most I-94 correction requests can be handled via email, though occasionally, a trip to the airport may be necessary.
Click here for the nearest CBP Deferred Inspection unit and the contact information.
I-94 website

Inviting Family Members to the U.S.
This guide is designed to provide you with some suggestions on how to help your family members prepare when applying for a visitor's visa (B-2) at a US consulate or embassy in their home country. The International Student Programs Office (ISP) at Lindsey Wilson does not produce letters of invitation for the purpose of inviting students' family members to visit the U.S. as these letters are not required by the United States.
Guide to Invite Family Members to visit the U.S.

Leave of Absence
To request a LOA, please contact ISP to discuss options as soon as possible - plan ahead! You must leave the U.S. within 15 days after the LOA has been approved. LOAs must be requested before the start of the semester.
Leave of Absence Information

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT allows international students to gain practical training related to their field of study in the United States. Students eligible to apply for OPT must click on the form below, reviewing instructions and complete the request.
OPT Form
After your OPT approval, you will need to create an SEVP portal account. Please click and review instructions link below
Create an SEVP portal account instructions

Program Extension/Shortening
If your Program End Date (PED) on your SEVIS Form I-20 is different from your actual PED, you must request a program extension or shortening several weeks before the actual PED on the SEVIS Form I-20. Please click and complete the form below. NOTE: The PED on the SEVIS Form I-20 cannot get updated after the PED has passed - students need to leave the U.S. and regain entry with new SEVIS Form I-20. Students MUST request the program extension via email directly from the Designated School Official (ISP Office) BEFORE the end of the anticipated program end date while simultaneously completing the application below.
Program Extension/Shortening Form

Social Security Number
To apply for a Social Security Number, please click and complete form below
International Student Employment Verification Form

STEM OPT Extension
Students eligible to apply for the 24 months STEM OPT extension need to click and complete the form below
When submitting application to USCIS, students must submit a copy of their transcript.
STEM OPT Extension Form
Step by step guide to file for STEM OPT Extension

STEM OPT Extension VALIDATION Report
Students on STEM OPT Extension must submit a validation report to the International Student Programs (ISP) every six months starting from the date the 24-month STEM extension begins until the end of your STEM OPT. SEVIS will automatically terminate your student record if you fail to submit this report on time.
STEM OPT Validation Reporting Form

Transferring in
F-1 students currently attending another U.S. school, but received admission to Lindsey Wilson must complete this form and submit it to your current international student advisor with a copy of your Lindsey Wilson acceptance letter to request your transfer. Transfer in as:
Undergraduate Student Transfer In form

Transferring out
Students interested in transferring out, must click and submit form below. An admissions letter from the new school should be included as well.
Transfer Out Form

Traveling Outside the U.S.
Students planning on traveling outside the U.S. need to click and submit form below NO EARLIER than two weeks before anticipated travel date.
Travel Outside the US Form

Activities: We are excited to have you join our many cultural enriching and fun activities.

The International Marketplace is an annual event at Lindsey Wilson as we celebrate diversity by sharing culture and cuisine. Students set up booths to serve food from their home countries.

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School of Graduate Business & Technology (SGBT) International Students

LW is now using TerraDotta for all international grad students in the School of Graduate Business & Technology. Submit all forms there (You will no longer use the ISA HUB).

Log in here: TerraDotta Login and use your LWC credentials. Desktop preferred.

Questions? Email iss@lindsey.edu.