ISSO is dedicated to providing services, programs and activities that facilitate U.S immigration compliance and cross-cultural learning experiences that help students and scholars meet their academic, personal growth and professional goals.
FOR F-1 STUDENTS
Apply for admission to one of the following academic programs:
Undergraduate | Graduate | English as a Second Language (ESL)
Apply for your:
Form I-20 & F-1 Student Visa
Know more about:
F-1 Immigration Regulations
(Change of address, transfer, change of status, reinstatement & travel outside the U.S.)
Learn about:
F-1 Work Authorization & Regulations
(On campus employment, curricular practical training (CPT), optional practical training (OPT), economic hardship)
Students degree & non-degree, short-term scholars, research scholars & professors
Apply for your:
Form DS-2019 & J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
Know more about:
J-1 Immigration Regulations
(Change of address, health insurance requirements & travel outside the U.S.)
Learn about:
J-1 Work Authorization (Academic Training) & Regulations
(Academic training is for the J-1 students degree and non-degree categories only
Office Information & Work Schedule (location, phone, email, mailing address and office work schedule)
Essential Links (study in the states, transportation, Lehman campus life, about the Bronx, housing & health insurance
Please follow the 5 Steps below to obtain a Form I-20, F-1 Student Visa & Status. If you have any questions regarding any of the steps below please contact our office for clarification.
If you are already in the United States check this section to learn more about F-1 immigration regulations. If you have any questions regarding any of the F-1 immigration regulations below please contact our office for clarification.
Students in F-1 status may qualify for employment under certain conditions. This section provides basic information about employment and regulations. If you have questions about or would like to determine your eligibility for F-1 employment, please contact our office.