Index (All Topics)
The links below contain a basic overview of information and frequently asked questions about many common topics for F-1 and J-1 international students. If you have questions about a specific topic or immigration benefit, please review the informational page.
If you have any further questions related to your specific situation, please email ISSO or schedule an appointment with your International Student Advisor.
- 212(e) Home Residency Requirement (J-1 Students)
- Absence from ISU
- Academic Dismissal
- Academic Training (AT) (J-1 Students)
- Change to Academic Program
- Change of Status (COS)
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (F-1 Students)
- Dependent I-20 or DS-2019
- Document Mailing and Collection
- Enrollment Requirements
- Estimated Expense Worksheets
- Graduate Student Defense
- Guide for Maintaining F-1 Status
- Guide for Maintaining J-1 Status
- Health Insurance Requirements
- Immigration Document Replacement
- Immigration Updates
- Inviting Friends and Family to the United States
- J-2 Work Permission (J-1 Students)
- Job Seeking Resources
- On-Campus Employment
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) (F-1 Students)
- Optional Practical Training STEM Extension (STEM OPT) (F-1 Students)
- Program Extension
- Reduced Course Load (RCL)
- Returning to ISU
- Scam Resources
- Scholarships and Emergency Funding
- Severe Economic Hardship (F-1 Students)
- Sponsored Students
- Taxes in the United States
- Transfer from ISU
- Travel Inside the United States
- Travel Outside the United States
- Violating Your Immigration Status