榴莲视频

F-1 and J-1 visas can only be renewed outside of the U.S. If your passport expires whilst being an active student and currently in the United States, you are not required to renew your passport, as long as you do not plan on leaving the United States during the duration of your studies. A valid passport may be required for OPT, CPT, Social Security Number Issuance etc, please consult with your PDSO/RO for further clarification.

For up-to-date information from the U.S. government on visa renewal visit 

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All international students, whether F-1 or J-1, will be issued a 榴莲视频 sponsored health insurance Plan through AETNA Student Health. This health plan meets minimum standards necessary F-1 and J-1 issuance.

International students with health insurance abroad may not use foreign insurance plans for coverage whilst studying at 榴莲视频. International students are required by 榴莲视频 policy to have the insurance plan we offer.

View current Insurance costs here!

For more information on the Aetna Student Health Plan (SHIP), please visit !

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First-year F-1 undergraduate students may work only on-campus. After your first year, you may be eligible for off-campus employment. 榴莲视频 uses to search for jobs and internships, make appointments with counselors, sign up for recruiting and networking events, register for workshops, and gain insights on industry and career trends. 

The PDSO/RO nor 榴莲视频 are allowed to give tax advice, which is why we have partnered with Sprintax who provides software to assist students with their tax compliance. There is a 24/7 helpline and a YouTube page full of helpful videos. Learn how to file your taxes on the

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OPT Requirements

• F-1 students may be eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for full-time 12 months (STEM extension allows for 24 additional months)
• OPT can be used before and/or after the end of the program and must be related to the student鈥檚 area of study
• It is best for F-1 students to do OPT after they complete their programs
• The application timeline for OPT is strictly regulated. Students can apply for OPT 90 days before program completion, and 60 days after program completion
• Students do not need a job offer to apply for an OPT
• At the start of your last semester before graduation, you are advised to consult with the OISS about your OPT because OPT is competitive and has a long application process

OPT Application Process

1. Request the DSO to endorse the student鈥檚 I-20 and make a notation in the SEVIS 鈥�
2. Within 30 days of endorsement, a student can file  with USCIS鈥�
3. Pay the application fee and supporting documentation (Paper or Premium Processing incur a higher fee)鈥�
4. After the student submits the I-765 online, they receive an I-797C Notice of Action receipt鈥�
5. USCIS will send the student an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) by mail in 2-3 weeks after approval鈥�
6. Their Social Security Card will be delivered in the mail two weeks after receiving the EAD card鈥�
7. Employment starts on the start date of your approved EAD card鈥�

For F-1 students studying Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) programs, they are eligible for another 24 months of OPT.  Read more about .

OPT and Reporting 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)鈥痳equires students to report鈥痑ll periods of employment and unemployment while authorized for OPT and changes of address. Updates must be reported within 10 days of the start of your OPT work authorization and within 10 days of any subsequent change. Create a . 

Center of Career Development (CCD) assists F-1/J-1 students in searching for internships and CPT/ OPT employment opportunities and provides training on Handshake. For internships, students should make an appointment by emailing careers@mville.edu

 

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J-1 students are entitled to 18-month academic training. An employment letter is required to apply for academic training. Please visit the PDSO/RO to request additional information on this opportunity. 

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• You can legally drive in New York with a valid driver鈥檚 license from another U.S. state or from another country.
• You do not need a New York State driver鈥檚 license unless you become a resident. Residency generally means living in New York with the intent to make it your permanent home or staying for 90 days or more. Students are usually not considered residents.

• An IDP is not required in New York, but it is strongly recommended if your license is not in English.
• The IDP translates your license into multiple languages, which helps law enforcement and rental agencies.
• You must obtain an IDP from your home country before traveling to the U.S.; it cannot be issued in the U.S. ,

• If you decide to apply for a NY license, you must pass a written test, a 5-hour pre-licensing course, and a road test.
• Your NY license will be marked 鈥淭emporary Visitor鈥� and will expire on the same date as your immigration documents (such as your visa or I-94).
• You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to get a NY license, but you must show proof of legal status and identity.

Important Information:

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Getting from JFK Airport to 榴莲视频

(We DO NOT recommend arriving at Newark airport. Newark international airport is in New Jersey (West of New York State) and is more costly to seek transportation to 榴莲视频's campus)

 

There are many ways to get from JFK airport to the campus, simply proceed to the ground transportation area. Some recommended methods to arrive on campus are by:

AIRPORT SHUTTLE ($100)
Travel Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

There are many services that offer shuttle rides to and from JFK to 榴莲视频's surrounding area. Please find your preferred service and book it at least one week in advance. Confirm the time, date and location of drop off! In most cases, you will need to request a Taxi (Uber/Lyft) to get to campus grounds.

TRAIN ($21 - $47)
Travel Time: 2 - 3 hours
Train is the cheapest way to reach 榴莲视频 but it takes a longer time and is more complicated with the train changes.

Use these apps for MTA Train Time to buy train tickets and check train schedules:

IOS:

Android:

TAXI ($150 - $210)
Travel Time: 1 - 2 hours
Taxi from JFK to 榴莲视频 is the fastest way, but is more costly.

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