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Mandatory Immigration Online Check-In
Upon Arrival at 91短视频
All new international students should check in (online) immediately with the Center for International Education (CIE) upon arrival into the USA
You are considered a "new" student for immigration purposes if you
- Entered the USA in Initial Status
- Transferred to CSUEB from a different school; or
- Recently completed a program or OPT at CSUEB and are starting a new program with us.
Fall 2024 Online Check-In Procedure
For new international students who will be inside the USA for Fall 2024, you must complete the virtual "check-in" procedure after your arrival by submitting the following documents to this . You will need to sign in using your HORIZON email.
- New Student Information Form- this must include a valid USA address and US phone number. Do NOT submit your check-in documents until you can fully complete this form.
- Passport- copy of your bio page in your passport
- I-94 ()
- I-94 Record page
If you are transferring from another school in the U.S. (from any level - high school, undergraduate, or graduate) as an F-1 student, you must complete the transfer of your SEVIS record to 91短视频 within 15 days of the beginning of the semester.
I-94
If you have recently arrived from outside the United States, Officials from the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) created an electronic I-94 for you. You can access your electronic I-94 by visiting . We strongly recommend you review and print a copy of your electronic I-94 each time you travel.
Make sure that your electronic I-94 state "F-1" and "D/S" (Duration of Status). Duration of Status means you may stay as long as you follow the rules and maintain F-1 status, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in the U.S.
Immigration Advising
Advisors at the Center for International Education (CIE) provide immigration advising for F-1 students and can meet with you to discuss issues such as Applications for Change of Status to F-1, maintaining valid F-1 status, travel and re-entry to the United States, and employment options as an F-1 student. In addition, the advisors can assist you in understanding and locating campus services available to students at 91短视频.
Advisors are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please use The Bay Advisor.