Welcome to Stanford! Summer Session

2015

All students who received an I-20 (including transfers students) MUST check in with personnel outside in order to have this meeting count.

It is also very important that you add a “SEVIS (U.S.)” address in Axess.

The Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) will be updatedto reflect this address once you enter it in Axess.

And, your F-1 SEVIS record will be “validated” to reflect you are now atStanford.

Updating Your SEVIS(US) Address1. Log in to Axess at http://axess.stanford.edu2. Enter the emergency contact information before proceeding to the next step. 3. Click on the Student Center tab at the top of the page. 4. Click Add a new address5. Enter your dorm address

This address can NOT be departmental address

6. Click SEVIS(US) and save

Updating Your SEVIS(US) Address

I-Center Responsibilities

The Bechtel International Center, also known as the “I-Center” is the University office responsible for Immigration reporting and compliance.

Feel free to contact the I-Center with any visa related questions you may have, or other questions relating to your stay at Stanford.

How to reach us during summer General office hours on the 2nd floor of the I-Center

Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Summer Schedule starting June 15 through September 7)

Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Regular office hours resume September 8)

Walk-in advising is available on Monday and Wednesday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm  Tuesday and Thursday

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm [Check web site for latest opening and advising hours]

General e-mail: internationalstudents@stanford.edu Please do not send repeated e-mails. Your e-mail will be answered shortly.

Note: Please include your SEVIS ID# in any communication with our office.

Website: http://icenter.stanford.edu

Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BechtelInternationalCenter

Interesting fact: The original Bechtel building has stood on this site since 1919

Maintaining legal status is your responsibility The majority of international students have no problems

with immigration regulations.

You must maintain your F-1 status at Stanford. It is what is expected of you by the U.S. government and there are consequences for not maintaining status.

It is not the responsibility of the I-Center to enforce immigration laws. But federal laws require the I-Center to inform the Department of Homeland Security of your status and changes to this status.

Remember to contact an I-Center advisor whenever you have questions about your status.

Keep your Immigration Documents Safe Immigration documents include:

Passport

I-20 (issued to F-1 students) / DS-2019 (issued to J-1 Exchange Students)

I-94 arrival/departure record *should be printed by student after entry to U.S. by going to: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Visa stamp (except Canadian citizens)

For safekeeping: Make photocopies of your documents and keep the copies and originals in a safe place or

Scan your documents and keep electronic copies

The passport pages that have your passport number, picture, personal information, and visa stamp

Front page of your I-94 arrival/departure record form

All pages of your current and any previous I-20s or DS-2019s

Check Your Immigration Documents

The visa is used only for entering the U.S. If it expires while you’re here, you do not need to renew your visa. However, if you depart the U.S., your visa must be valid for re-entry.

Number of entries allowed:•”S” = single entry•“M” = multiple entries

PASSPORT NOTATION

I-94 AutomationU.S. Customs and Border Protection has automated Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure

Record) at air and sea ports of entry.

Screen shot of the new I-94 document

The paper form will no longer be provided to a traveler upon arrival, except in limited circumstances.

The traveler will be provided with an admission stamp on their travel document.

NOTE: Your “class of admissions” should NOT be B-2 (or a tourist based status). Your class of admissions to the U.S. is F-1.

Once you have entered the U.S., and as soon as you have internet access, we

strongly encourage you to download and print your I-94 at

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94 to verify that the information on the record is correct.

Remember to print a new I-94 record after each time you exit and return to the

US.

Keep the most current printed I-94 with your passport for your own records.

More information about the I-94 automation process can be found here: http://icenter/students/current/Electronic_I94.html

I-94 Automation

Maintaining legal status is your responsibility Maintain full-time enrollment (at least 8 units). Maintain a valid passport at all times. Report any address changes within 10 days in Axess. Do not work off campus. (This will cause you to violate your F-1 status.)

What documents do I need if I take a quick trip out of the U.S? Valid passport and US Visa Stamp

Unexpired I-20

A travel signature from an I-Center advisor on I-20.

Settling in at Stanford Stanford Student ID card

The Stanford ID Card serves as an identification card allowing you to use services for which you have privileges, and to enter facilities.

High school and visiting students who provided the picture in timely manner should have received their ID upon check in (in their dorm).

If you did not receive the ID, then go to the Student Services Center to inquire about obtaining the ID

The Student Service Center is located on the 2nd Floor of Tressider Union. Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

Welcome to Stanford!