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Today's Tip:
Orientation Session after Arriving in the US and other welcome events
1. ) ATTEND THE IMMIGRATION SESSION INCLUDED DURING YOUR SMITH SCHOOL ORIENTATION
The Smith School will organize an orientation program for you which covers many topics including immigration. The immigration session, led by our office, will review how to maintain legal status in the US and also steps you must take so your F-1 record is "activated," meaning your arrival is reported in the government's SEVIS system. Attendance is recorded since this is required.
Please
REGISTER
for the F-1 immigration session using iTERP.
How to Register for F-1 Immigration Session:
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Select "Register for Orientation" if you need to download the schedule.
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Then click "Session Signups" side menu. Click on (
Business Only
) F-1 Immigration Session for new Business Students.
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Next, find the date the event is offered in the calendar (location/time are published there). Click "sign-up" for the event.
2). OTHER ISSS INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION EVENTS
In addition to the required Immigration Session, ISSS offers a
full program of Orientation Events between August 19- 23
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T
hese events are designed to aid your transition to life at UMD, College Park, and the United States.
Follow the same steps as above to register for these sessions.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
If you will have a Teaching Assistant
position, you may also have to
attend additional events. You should be contacted about these requirements by the Graduate School or your department.
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