Checklist Items and Updates
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Transfer to NYU from another US university?
All transfer students must obtain a new I-20 by Tuesday, September 19 in order to maintain F-1 status. Make sure you have completed all steps in our transfer checklist.Are you registered as a full-time student?
The US government’s COVID-19 guidance has ended with the 2022-2023 academic year. Current US immigration regulations now only allow only 1 online course or up to 3 credits of online coursework to count toward their full-time enrollment.Undergraduate Students:
Graduate Students:
Check with your department on what they consider full-time enrollment to be. If for any reason you won't be registered full time, you must have OGS approval to be registered for a reduced course load. Have you updated your US address and phone number in Albert?
All students must have an up-to-date US residential address and phone number in their NYU records. If we don't receive this information, you risk losing legal status in the US. See instructions on how to update your US address and phone number. Get your I-94 record with your latest travel updates
If you are a continuing student who traveled outside the US during the summer and have just returned, get your most recent I-94 record and be sure to print it out. If there is missing or incorrect information, please follow our instructions on how to correct your I-94 section on our web page. Not able to enter the US by the start date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019?
Please remember that if you plan to arrive in the United States after the program start date as indicated on your current I-20 or DS-2019 or defer to a later session start date, we must change the start date listed on your document and send you an updated I-20 or 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. Going into your final semester?
Make sure you are aware of your work options after you graduate! If you’re a student in F-1 status, learn more about and apply for Post-Completion OPT by mid-September! If you’re a student in J-1 status, learn more about and apply for Academic Training!
Have you worked on campus? Update Your Record with Your Social Security Number
For Student Employees, including Employees covered by Local 2110 (including but not limited to Graduate Employee Adjuncts), if you recently received your SSN or if you haven’t reported it to NYU yet, you must update your record. Please use this form from the Office of the Registrar to update your student record in NYU's Albert, Student Information System (SIS). Deliver the completed form and bring your SIGNED SSN card in person to the StudentLink Office at 383 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003 or 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Never send your SSN over email.
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Top Questions of the Week
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Please find the most frequently asked questions that our staff has been receiving this week through phone calls and emails:
I just arrived in New York! What do I need to do?
First and foremost, welcome! We hope that you had a safe and smooth journey to New York. Please complete the steps on the When You Arrive OGS web page.
Then you may take a look at the New International Students Arrival Checklist
for the remaining tasks, such as updating your US address, athletic facilities, opening a bank account, check ins, clubs, computer access, getting a credit card, getting a driver’s license, English Exam, Health Insurance/Student Health Center, getting NYU ID card, housing, registering for courses, Social Security Number, Student Resource Center, working on-campus, etc. I cannot make it to the New International Student Meeting, is it mandatory? What should I do?
If you are an F-1 or J-1 international student with an I-20 or DS-2019 from OGS: Yes, it is mandatory. If you can not make it to your scheduled New International Student Meeting (the OGS orientation), you can attend the make-up session in September. Make up Session registration information is listed under the OGS Programs and Events webpage.
I may not make it on time! I am arriving late! I decided to defer my admission! I am not coming to NYU at all!
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Upcoming Events & Immigration Workshops
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International Student Fall WelcomeTuesday, September 5th | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Join us in welcoming new and continuing international students to the Washington Square campus! Stop by the CMEP lounge to enjoy free food on the first day of class. Catch up with old friends and meet someone new!
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On-Campus Employment For F-1 And J-1 StudentsAre you an F-1 or J-1 international student who just started (or wants to start) working on campus? There’s some extra steps you should be aware of, as an international student. This workshop covers what kind of documentation will you be expected to have, how to apply for your Social Security Number (SSN), and a review of tax resources for non-residents. Learn the basics of this process and get key information on what to expect as you find your on-campus job.
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Grad International Student Peer Mentor Panel
Wednesday, September 6th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Join us for lunch to hear about the International Student Experience. During this panel session, the OGS Peer Mentors will share how they adjusted to life in the US as well as tips and tricks for navigating life at NYU.
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Interstride: Introduction to the Tool
Wednesday, September 6th | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Join the Interstride team for an introduction to this powerful new resource that helps students navigate the immigration journey, find jobs from international-student friendly employers, and access country guides supporting job searches across the globe. This event is co-sponsored by OGS.
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Undergrad International Student Peer Mentor Panel
Friday, September 8th | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ETÂ
Join us for lunch to hear about the International Student Experience. During this panel session, the OGS Peer Mentors will share how they adjusted to life in the US as well as tips and tricks for navigating life at NYU.
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New International Student MeetingThis meeting is intended for all new international students in F-1 or J-1 status at NYU. In this meeting we will discuss topics like work, travel, and adjusting to life at NYU with Office of Global Services staff! This meeting will give you plenty of chances to connect with other students and review important concepts, both new and already reviewed in the online training.
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Off-Campus Employment For F-1 Students
Are you an F-1 international student at NYU who’s interested in working/interning off-campus, but not sure what your next step should be? Chances are you’ll need work authorization in order to maintain your F-1 status. This workshop covers what you need to know about your off-campus employment options: an overview of different types of work authorization (namely CPT and OPT), what to consider when choosing the option that fits for you, and how to get through the application process.
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