Upcoming closing and adjusted hoursOGS closes at 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 23 for the Winter recess. We reopen on Monday, January 4 at 9:00 AM ET. If anything comes up during this time, be sure to review our emergency information.
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Traveling over Winter Break?With the holidays and breaks ahead, we want to remind you about NYU’s policy on personal travel. Keep in mind that travel to restricted states or any other country will result in required quarantining. We urge you to keep in mind that travel restrictions can change rapidly with little notice. Depending on where you go, you may encounter challenges in departing a country or area, or face difficulties when you try to return. Should you need to conduct essential international travel, we are encouraging members of the community to plan on extra time for travel and register your trip with NYU Traveler to access Public Safety assistance while traveling. And if you do decide to travel, be sure to also review our travel page.
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Need a travel signature?If you do intend to travel, you may need a travel signature. Due to Coronavirus-related concerns, there are no in-person travel signatures available. To request a travel signature at this time, please complete the OGS Document Release Form and we will provide your updated document with travel signature to you.
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Travel AdvisoriesPlease note, there are currently travel restrictions in place in many countries due to COVID-19 that may affect your travel.
There is currently an entry ban for all non-citizens of the US (except lawful permanent residents and immediate family members of US citizens and lawful permanent residents) who are traveling into the United States who have been in any of the following areas within 14 days prior to traveling: China, Brazil, Iran, the Schengen Area, UK, and Ireland. These restrictions are in place even if you are just transiting through any of these areas. Please note: For those traveling from China, Brazil, and Iran, this entry ban is applied even to those with valid F-1 and J-1 visas.
For those traveling from the Schengen Area, the UK, and Ireland, if you have a valid F-1 visa you will still be able to travel into the US. If you are traveling with a J-1 visa, you must contact your nearest US embassy or consulate to initiate an exception request to be able to travel.
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Have a new US phone number?If you haven’t already, update your US phone number to NYU Albert. All international students are required to do so to maintain lawful status in the US. Review these step-by-step instructions on how to do this!
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Need to speak to an advisor?Don't forget we have daily appointments available if you need to speak to an OGS advisor one-on-one. Simply schedule an online advising appointment.
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The programs listed below are highlights for the week of December 6th, 2020 and beyond. Check out the NYU Events Calendar for a comprehensive list of upcoming OGS events.
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Virtual Q&A Fair
The CAS First-Year Class Board invites you to ‘You Ask, We Answer!’, a virtual Q&A fair open to all NYU students! With representatives from over 20 university organizations (incuding OGS), any question you have regarding your NYU experience can be answered at this live event. Following a breakout room-based structure on Zoom, you will have the opportunity to directly interact with NYU administrators on issues from COVID protocol, to course registration, to international student services. All attendees are entered into a raffle and have the chance to win prizes such as 50ft LED lights, a waterproof speaker, and a coffee maker (which will be shipped directly to their home from Amazon). Check out https://bit.ly/33AV3W8 for more information and to RSVP. Follow their Instagram page @2024cas to stay updated!
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The Student Visa Application and Interview: What to Expect
Learn about the process to get a US student visa, what to expect for the day of your visa interview, possible outcomes of your student visa application, and resources to turn to if your application is delayed or denied.
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Know Your Rights: Travel Webinar
What are your rights when crossing through international customs and immigration checkpoints? What kinds of questions might you be asked and how should you answer them? How has the pandemic and updated government guidance affected what you may experience? Do you need to worry about the information on your electronic devices? Join us to learn strategies for crossing through US customs, resources at NYU to rely on, and tips to develop a plan for your next international trip.
You can also review a previously recorded session. The information presented in our previously recorded Know Your Rights: Travel webinar was accurate on the date that the webinar was recorded (9/11/2020) and is subject to change but is current as of today.
For more information about your rights, check out the Know Your Rights webpage.
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