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• Preliminary Enrollment in SEVIS
  Preliminary Enrollment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
  On July 1, 2002, BCIS (a.k.a INS) published an interim rule for access to the SEVIS. Find out how U.S. schools will be affected in enrolling foreign students.
  PDF - 157Kb

• Form I-538
  Certification by Designated School Official.
  This form is used to certify persons seeking off-campus employment as a student and that the employment is related to the student alien's field of study.
  PDF - 9Kb

• Form I-539
  Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
  This form is used by some nonimmigrants to request extensions of stay or changes from one nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant category. Please see the form's instructions for your specific nonimmigrant visa category.
  
  It is used by F and M nonimmigrants seeking reinstatement of status.
  PDF - 672Kb

• Form I-612
  Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement.
  For certain exchange workers (J-1 and J-2 visas) and their families to apply for a waiver of the requirement that they reside outside the US for at least two years prior to returning or leaving the US.
  PDF - 169Kb

• Tracking International Students In Higher Education: Policy Options and Immigrations For Students
  Statement of Michael Becraft, Acting Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (a.k.a. INS), before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  PDF - 23Kb

• Know Your Rights
  A brochure written by American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and available in English, Spanish and Arabic, that helps you understand some of your rights if you are questioned by government agents.