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GBA International Student GBA International Student Orientation 2010Orientation 2010
Fordham University
Office for International Services
Orientation PacketsOrientation Packets What OIS Can Do For You!U.S Classroom CultureCampus MapFordham Health Insurance PlanManaging Your MoneyHealth and WellnessMedical Insurance
Who are we?Who are we?
Your most reliable source for “international” information as long as you are a retaining Fordham’s F-1 status or being a non-immigrant student at Fordham
Open 10 am – 4 pmPlease check website for advising hours
(And Rose Hill, Building 540, East 191st St., Closed on Thursdays)
Lincoln Center
33 West 60th Street, Rm. 306 Closed on Fridays
OISOIS
What do we do?Special office offering special services
for special population– Immigration regulations compliance for
our institution and clients– Adjustment to new academic, social and
cultural environment– Advocacy for international education
and our international community
Covered TopicsCovered Topics
Immigration RegulationsSocial Security CardsCell Phones & Credit CardsDriver’s Licenses & DMVBankingTravelHealth InsuranceEmployment
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations
Who is non-immigrant?– B– F– J– H
FOR MORE INFO...
Read the sections on our website….
OVER 40 CATEGORIES
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations
VISA vs. STATUS?
FOR MORE INFO...
Read the sections on the website….
Admitted to school
Financial Documentation I-20 or DS-2019
Received F-1 VISA (STICKER) at Embassy
Entered USStarted F-1 STATUS in the US
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations
What should I do to Maintain my “Legal Status”?
– Unexpired I-20 & DS-2019– Properly endorsed for traveling– Unexpired Passport– Valid I-94– Notify changes on your “completion
date”, “education program and level info”
PASSPORT
Valid Until Date
Surname = Family Name = Last Name
Given Name = First Name
MAKE SURE ALL YOUR GOVERNMENT
DOCUMENTS HAVE YOUR NAME WRITTEN
AS YOUR PASSPORT
VISA
Expiration Date
Must be Valid for ENTRY to the U.S.
Can be expired WHILE in the U.S.
F1 Visa Type
Expiration Date
I-20Completion Date
Must always be in the future
Travel Signature
PAGE 3
Travel Signature
Endorsement must be less than 6 months old when
you travel
Back side- should have your SEVIS number written
I-94 CARD
Duration of Status
Must say F-1 and D/S
•Print your name as it is written on your Form I-20
•If only one name, print in Family name block, & enter FNU in First Name field
•Spacing is important!
•No Hyphens (-) permitted!
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations What should I do to Maintain my
“Legal Status”? – File Required IRS forms, even if you
did not make any income– Report address changes (in 10 days)– Do not work illegally!– ENROLL FULL-TIME!!! Do not drop
below a full-course load before letting us know first.
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations
What is full-time according to immigration regulations?
– Minimum 9 credits every semester– If enrolled for two consecutive semesters,
you can take the third semester off while maintaining matriculation
– When transferring to another school consult with us.
– Get a new I-20 or DS-2019 if you change your degree program or education level (example Bus. Adm. Taxation; from MBA to MS or Certificate.
Immigration RegulationsImmigration Regulations
Words of Wisdom Regarding Immigration issues:
– Never go to or call IRS, USCIS (Immigration) or any Federal Office without consulting us first!
– Include Bank, SSA and DMV above– Consult with us first regarding immigration
issues and then listen to friends, family etc. Immigration is a complex thing. Not two individuals will have the same cases.
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance
Federal & Fordham Requirement is to have health insurance
You are automatically billed for FORDHAM INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Annual Cost: $1134– $378 ea. Trimester– Fall (August 23, 2010 to January 3, 2011)– Spring (January 3, 2011 to April 24, 2011)– Summer (April 25, 2011 to August 23, 2011)
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance
Waiving Fordham Health Insurance online is possible and must complete 2 step process:
(1) online (2) in-person Deadline to waive online: Sept 15, 2010 Fordham Insurance ID Cards mailed,
brochures available to print after online registration
Federal & Fordham Requirement to have insurance
Fordham International Online Process for
Student Health Insurance
Connect To On-Line Connect To On-Line Insurance RegistrationInsurance Registration
Click on “Current Students” on left side. Then click on “Health and Safety”. Then click on “Health Insurance Info”.
Click on the “SECURE Insurance registration process” and follow instructions.
Direct link is: https://secure.visitaci.com/insurance/Fordham/
www.Fordham.edu/OISGo To URL:
From Your Web Browser…
Registration PageRegistration Page
Select the International Student option
Selection PageSelection Page
Choose if you must enroll in the school insurance plan or if you are eligible to request waiver
Access the plan documents
Let’s
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Option F
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Access
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Begin Insurance Enrollment ProcessBegin Insurance Enrollment Process
Enter your Student ID Number & Date of Birth You must review and Agree to Terms & Conditions to continue
Student Information PageStudent Information Page
Enter your personal information Respond to the 4 questions under Miscellaneous
Information
Other Insurance InformationOther Insurance Information
Enter your ‘other’ insurance information, If you have no other insurance, click on next page
Dependent Coverage OptionDependent Coverage Option
If you wish to purchase coverage for a dependent, select the Add Dependent button and enter the information for your dependent
If you have no dependents to add, click Next Page
Coverage Option PageCoverage Option Page
Select the Plan Option View the Brochure
Confirm Enrollment PageConfirm Enrollment Page
The premium charge confirms the amount already billed on your Student Account
Confirm your Enrollment into the Student Insurance Plan
Enrollment Confirmation PageEnrollment Confirmation Page
You will receive an e-mail confirming your enrollment Print your ID Card from the selection provided
Selection PageSelection Page
If you are eligible to waive, select Waive Student Insurance Plan
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Waiv
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Begin Insurance Waiver ProcessBegin Insurance Waiver Process
Read and Follow the Waiver Process Instructions Enter your Student ID Number and Date of Birth Check-off “I have read & agree the Terms & Conditions)
Student Information PageStudent Information Page
Enter your personal information Respond to the 4 questions under Miscellaneous
Information
Other Insurance InformationOther Insurance Information
Enter your current insurance information Provide Information on the type of coverage your plan provides
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Confirm Online Waiver ApplicationConfirm Online Waiver Application
Select the Confirm Waiver Request
Confirm Online Waiver ApplicationConfirm Online Waiver Application
Print page for your records, then click on logout button This will complete the online waiver process, however...
Your waiver application is not complete until your policy has been
reviewed by the International Office at
Fordham.
Waiver Process Instructions:Waiver Process Instructions: 1. Complete the on-line insurance waiver request2. Print out a copy of your completed waiver request
(Print the final page of this process)3. Obtain an English copy of your insurance policy4. Highlight the Policy Maximum, the Deductible amount, and
the Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit amounts. 5. Take the English copy of your insurance policy to the Office
of International Services (OIS) along with your printed copy of your completed waiver request for their review within 5 days of completing this process (entire process must be completed before September 15, 2010).
6. Failure to completely follow these instructions will result in the Student Insurance charge remaining on your Student Account.
Fordham International Online Process for Student Health Insurance Completed
How to How to Complete a Complete a CLAIM formCLAIM form Save ALL Receipts
Complete the Claim form and mail in within 30 days
Claim form can be found on the OIS website, or from the OIS office
Page 2Page 2
TRAVELTRAVEL
ENDORSED I-20/DS-2019 VALID VISA VALID PASSPORT
THINGS TO KNOW CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY & ADJACENT
ISLANDS AUTOMATIC REVALIDATION I-515 OPT ENTERING WITH THE WRONG VISA
BankingBanking
Open a checking account We will give you a letter if desired You can open one without a SS#, but
some banks (Chase for instance) charge extra to do a background check without SS#. The ones that do not have such a policy as far as we know:– Citibank – Bank of New York – Wachovia
Cell Phones and Credit CardsCell Phones and Credit Cards
What to do?• Fordham Ram Cell • Prepaid cards
How to build a credit history?• Open Checking account• Secure credit card• Be selective, be aware of interest rates & fees
Social Security number and cell phone company
• Establish good credit habits as soon as possible
Driver’s Licenses and ID CardsDriver’s Licenses and ID Cards
Apply for license at NY Dept of Motor Vehicles (DMV) : Social Security card (2 points). If not eligible get letter from SS Office that
states ineligible for Social #. Letter shouldn’t be more than 30 days old. Proof of Identification = 6 points Total including Proof of Date of Birth
How to get 6 points if no Social Security Number:
Passport, Visa, I-94, I-20 = 3 points (Proof of Date of Birth) Health Insurance card, Utility bill = 1 point EACH ONE of the following items: Bank statement, Cancelled check, US credit
card = 1 point TOTALAfter one semester: US College ID & Official Transcript = 2 points
NY ID Cards (not for driving): Same as above (4 pts + SS# or SS denial letter + 6 pts)
Social Security CardsSocial Security Cards
As of October 2004, F-1 students could not receive SS# unless they have employment authorization and/or job offer.
OIS will help you obtaining services which “demand presenting a SS#”
SS# >>>>> U.S. Credit History
Employment AuthorizationEmployment Authorization
WORK
ON-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS
PRACTICAL TRAINING ECONOMIC NEED
CPT OPT
BEFORE COMPLETION OF
STUDY
AFTER COMPLETION OF
STUDY
CPTCPT
Must be a requirement for degree (see School Catalog)Or
Receiving academic credit for the employment Request info. on Tutorials from the office of Dean Lipper
Do not begin work until CPT is approved
OPTOPT
Must be a related to your field of study. 12 month period after completion of your
study Before and or After Completion of studies You must apply between 90 days before
your graduation (completion) date and up until 60 days following your completion date.
Takes about 2 to 3 months to receive authorization, so apply early.
Immigration after graduationImmigration after graduation
We can help you find immigration lawyers that have dealt with Fordham students.
Every April, an immigration lawyer is invited to present on our campus to answer your questions.
Business School Student’s Timeline
•Check in
•Bank Acct
•Important Newsletter
•Travel •IRS and TAX •OPT
•Immigration lawyer on campus
•CPT
•Travel
•Insurance
•Home/vacation
•Employment
November
Septem
ber
January/
Febru
ary
October
Decem
ber
Marc
h/
April/ M
ay
Summer
Business School Student’s Timeline
Feb/ April / May 2012
Apply OPT May 21, 2012
OPT Begins
October 20, 2012
July 19, 2013
OPT Ends
April 1,2013H1Bs are available
July 20, 2012
OPT Begins
•Apply for OPT up to 90 days before your completion date/graduate date
•OPT start date can be up to 60 days after completion date/graduation date
May 20, 2012
Completion Date
For more info:For more info:
Go to our website:www.fordham.edu/ois
And Make an Appointment ONLINE
Email us:ois@fordham.edu
longarino@fordham.edukeroberts@fordham.edu
Call us Or stop by during office hours:
LC: 33 West 60th Street Room 306, (212) 636 – 6270RH: Building 540, East 191st St., (718) 817- 3145
Thank you !Thank you !
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