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International
Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a broad range of services
to
Kent State University international students, scholars, faculty, and
university administrators. In ISSS we:
- Provides information to prospective
international students and their admission to the University.
- Assist
non-immigrant students, scholars, and faculty, with federal and state
regulations
concerning:
- Forms I - 20
and DS - 2019 for entry and re-entry into the U.S. for F and J visa
holders).
- Verification of legal status.
- Extensions of legal stay in
the U.S.
- Changes of immigration status.
- Exits from and entries to the
U.S.
- Employment authorization for on and
off-campus during and after academic programs.
- Social Security Card information.
- Assist university departments in
complying with immigration regulations concerning the employment of
international faculty and staff on H, J, O and TN visas.
- Provide information for pre-arrival
planning on topics, such as visa regulations, health insurance, and
immunization requirements, and housing.
- Orient new students and scholars to
the community and the university.
- Serve as Chapter headquarters for the
Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the national honorary
society for international scholars.
- Serve as a contact to assist the
student, scholars and university offices supporting applications
for permanent residence and in resolving problems related to non-U.S.
citizens.
- Coordinate the collection and
distribution of free household items to new international students and
visiting scholars through the Allerton Family Housing International
Resource Center.
International Student
and Scholar Services
Van Campen Hall, Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH,
44242-0001
Telephone:
330/672-7980,
Fax: 330/672-4025
Email: isss@kent.edu
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