Welcome to NYU!
This message is the second of an email series for new international students ( catch up if you missed the previous one). They contain very important immigration information and resources to help you acclimate to NYU and the US. So, stay on the look-out for future emails!
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Updated Spring 2021 Start DateNYU recently changed the start date for the Spring 2021 semester from January 25 to January 28. Because of this change, if you intend to enter the US for the Spring 2021 semester and you currently have January 25, 2021 listed as your I-20 or DS-2019 program start date, you must get an updated I-20 or DS-2019 from OGS. To get your updated I-20 or DS-2019 with the corrected start date, complete this form by Monday, December 7.
Special Note on Quarantining:If you will be living on-campus, NYU intends to open the residence halls early — on January 13 — to allow for a two-week quarantine period for those coming from hotspot states or international destinations. This does not change your I-20 start date, but you should be prepared to arrive on campus by January 13.
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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.
Please see the NYU Travel Advisories page--United States section for more information.
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Not able to enter the US by the start of the Spring 2021 semester?
If your plans have changed and you are no longer able to enter the US for spring semester, even if you are taking the NYU Go Local option, starting your academic program remotely outside of the United States, or deferring the start of your academic program to a future term, you will need an updated I-20/DS-2019.
Submit your US entry plan information so that we can work with you to get an updated I-20 or DS-2019 from our office. Even if you have decided that you will ultimately not attend NYU, we request that you provide us an update by submitting your US entry plan information.
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Enter the US no more than 30 days in advanceThe earliest you’re able to enter the United States is 30 days before and no later than the beginning date indicated on your I-20/DS-2019. This is very important. While you may want to arrive sooner to find an apartment and prepare for school, US law prohibits you from doing so. The only exception is for students who have transferred their SEVIS record from another school to NYU.
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At the US Border: Talking to a US Immigration OfficerIt is always best to be polite. Keep these documents in your carry-on (not in your checked luggage) and show the officer your:
- a passport valid at least six months into the future,
- your F-1 or J-1 visa (if you are Canadian you do not need an F-1 or J-1 visa),
- your I-20 or DS-2019 (F-1 students be sure to have a printed I-20 with you),
- copies of your admission letter and financial documents,
- evidence that you have paid the SEVIS fee,
- evidence that your first semester in the US is not 100% online (you can request a letter from your academic department, print out your course schedule from Albert, and/or request a support letter from OGS),
- and OGS contact information.
Never enter as a tourist when you're a student at NYU. Always enter as an F-1 or J-1 student.
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Getting from the airport to your destination in New YorkMake a plan for how to get to your New York destination before you leave for New York. If arriving at one of the three major airports in the New York area, you can choose to take a bus, subway, or train. Taking a yellow cab (which you'll find at the airport) or using a car service like Lyft or Uber will be another convenient option. You can also read more on getting to NYU.
Check out ground transportation info at your arrival airport:
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Reminder: Upcoming Webinar on the Visa Application and Interview9:30 am ET, December 11 | Zoom
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. This is happening online, so register for the upcoming session now by clicking the date below. If you’re from Canada, you won’t need to worry about getting a visa, so you can disregard this visa information.
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Questions related to the impact of COVID-19?
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