 U.S. Immigration Procedures: Exchange Visitor Status
Contains important information regarding SEVIS regulations, your visa, your
dependents' visas, and travel during your program, as well as rules for DS-2019 extensions and transferring your sponsorship.
Health Care
Details coverage and regulations, as well as options for obtaining health care for you and your dependents.
Employment
in the United States
Describes the rules and regulations for employment in the United States for
you and your dependents, including information on academic training.
Summer Planning and Funding
Lists what is required of you during the summer months based on your tuition award and provides a link to the Summer Planning Form.
Life in the United States
Includes an general overview of U.S. culture and climate, as well as information on housing, banking, personal safety, and cross-cultural adjustment.
Higher Education in the United States
Contains basic information about the U.S. higher education system, as well as a description of how your work will be evaluated while you are at your host institution.
Social Security
Discusses reasons why you may need a Social Security card and number.
Taxes
Briefly describes rules and regulations for paying taxes in the United States.
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Your Address
in the United States
Make sure your
mailbox at your home, dormitory, or residence hall indicates your full
name (first and all surnames), since some postal carriers may not be
accustomed to multiple surnames. When you first arrive in the United
States, you must have your international student advisor or the appropriate
official sign the Confirmation
of LASPAU Grantee Presence at Host Institution indicating your date
of arrival at the university, and then return the completed form to
LASPAU within 15 days of your arrival. If you change addresses while
in the United States, you must also let LASPAU know your new address
within 10 days of moving.
Redirecting
Your Mail
If you move while in the United States,
you will want to change your address with the U.S. Post Office so you
can continue to receive your mail. You can do this online
or at your local post office.
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