

Unfortunately, CIE does not allow anyone other than the student to pick up their documents.
Students are advised to plan ahead, as all paperwork will be processed within two (2) weeks.
Yes, you can send an email to ayenio@ccsu.edu
Yes, you can have more than one sponsor.
Fill out a copy of the Change Of Address form and bring to CIE within 10 days of moving from your previous residence.
You are solely responsible for maintaining legal status in the United States. It is your duty to always check the expiration date on your Form I-20 (page 1, item #5).
Form I-20 and DS-2019 cannot be sent via fax.
Refer to resources on Form I-20 Extension.
Refer to resources on Reinstatement.
Refer to resources on Form DS-2019 Extension.
Yes. Travel Advisory dates will be emailed to you every semester.
Yes, please refer to travel to Canada, Mexico and Adjacent Islands.
The recommendation is for you to apply for a student visa in your home country.
No.
No, you can only apply for a visa at United States Embassies or Consulates outside the United States.
No. Studying in the United States on a B1/B2 visa is considered unlawful.
If your visa expires while you are still in the United States studying, it is okay for you to remain in the country. An expired visa does not affect your status in the United States as you only need it at the point of entry. Always make sure you have a valid I-20. You should renew your visa when you travel to your home country during vacation.
F-1 students have 60 days to depart the country after the completion of their program. J-1 students have 30 days to depart. Grace period does not apply to you if you did not complete your program.
If you fail to maintain legal F-1 status, withdraw from school or interrupt your course of study, you are not eligible for any grace period.
No. Contact the Registrars Office for an Enrollment Verification Letter. Ccsu.edu/registrar/forms
Refer to On-Campus Employment.
You need authorization to work off campus. You can work off campus by applying for Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, Academic Training or Economic Hardship. Intensive English Language Program (IELP) students are only eligible to work in the bookstore and Sodexo.
Yes, you do need authorization on your Form I-20. * Remember that working without authorization will jeopardize your immigration status.* Ccsu.edu/isss/workauthorization
Refer to the Optional Practical Training page.
Refer to Curricular Practical Training Extension page.
It is an off-campus work benefit available to F-1 students maintaining legal status, must have completed an academic year (two semesters) and have at least 1 class left to complete their program at CCSU. Refer to Curricular Practical Training page.
It is an off-campus benefit available to F-1 students maintaining legal status who must have completed an academic year (two semesters) at CCSU. You can apply for OPT at any time during your program. Refer to the Optional Practical Training page.
Refer to Optional Practical Training.
Refer to Academic Training.
Email: ayenio@ccsu.edu
Email: ayenio@ccsu.edu
Yes, immigration rules and regulations require students on F-1 Student visa or J-1 Student visa to attend school full time undergraduates must have 12 credits and graduates must have 9 credits.
No, you are not required to attend classes in the summer.
Submit Reduced Course Load form along with Registrar’s Change of Status form to CIE.
Refer to DMV checklist.
According to Department of Motor Vehicles, you should have a valid Driver’s license from your home country, along with the International Driver’s License/Permit.
You can only apply for a Social Security number if you have been offered a job. |
Refer to SSN-checklist. |
You need to have a job, Employment Verification Form signed by your employer and CIE, a Letter of Good Standing from CIE, and a completed Social Security Application Form. |
You need to fill out a Transfer In Form and drop it off at CIE. Your request will be taken care of within 5 business days.
You need to fill out a Transfer Out Form and drop it off at CIE. Your request will be taken care of within 5 business days.
Refer to Change of Level information.