Knowledge Base
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The ISO’s quick answer forum for students.
Please use the Knowledge Base to find instant answers to your questions revolving around immigration regulation, maintenance of legal status, iMIT, and all else related to the ISO.
8 Articles iMIT Troubleshooting
4 Articles Connecting with the ISO
9 Articles Requesting I-20/DS-2019
7 Articles Tax Help
- Who can I ask for clarification about my stipend and withheld taxes?
- I have not received my Form W-2 or Form 1042-S. Who do I contact to receive a new copy?
- How do I file my U.S. taxes?
- What resources does the ISO provide to help with taxes?
- I forgot to file my tax forms in previous years, what do I do?
22 Articles Immigration and Travel
- What information do I need to start my Visa Application?
- I have not received from USCIS the Receipt Notice for my benefit application (e.g. Change of Status, OPT, STEM OPT Extension), what can I do to confirm USCIS received my application?
- What is SEVIS?
- F-1 Five-Month Temporary Absence Rule
- What is my SEVIS ID?
17 Articles Maintaining Status
20 Articles Employment
- How do I change my AT start or end date?
- I have not received from USCIS the Receipt Notice for my benefit application (e.g. Change of Status, OPT, STEM OPT Extension), what can I do to confirm USCIS received my application?
- How long will it take to get my OPT EAD card?
- I completed a previous Master’s degree in F-1 status in the U.S., but did not apply for and have approved OPT based on that degree. Would I be eligible for OPT during/after completion of a second Master’s degree in the U.S.?
- How do I expedite my OPT application?
7 Articles Miscellaneous
- My dependent is going to pursue a full-time degree program, do they need to change their visa status?
- Can an International Student/Scholar Attend a Protest or Demonstration?
- I need legal advice, where can I go to contact an attorney/lawyer?
- How much money/cash can I bring with me (on my person) to the U.S.?
- May an International Student Volunteer in a U.S. Election?
