Immigration Orientation AND Check-in

Both Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In sessions are federally mandated processes. All new international students who are starting as new students, changing status, or changing their level of study are required to attend. You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.

Immigration Orientation - an in-person informational session to learn about F1 regulations and requirements. Students must attend the orientation to learn how to maintain F-1 status.

Immigration Check-in - a virtual session where students complete the check-in form and submit all their immigration documents for review. Students must finish the check-in process to be eligible for activation in SEVIS.

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Spring 2025 Schedule 

Immigration Orientation and Resources Fair

*Only need to attend one session of Orientation.

Friday, January 3, 2025

Sign-in: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. (No late entry allowed)
Orientation: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 Resources Fair: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: College of Business BU120 (Map)

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Sign-in: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. (No late entry allowed)
Orientation: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Resources Fair: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: College of Business BU120 (Map)

Immigration Check-in

*Only need to attend one session of Check-in.

Monday, January 6, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Via Zoom: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/88954348526?pwd=YWQ1eVFhREd4dGlub1Y1T1pXZVpHdz09      
Passcode: Iss497 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Via Zoom: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/88954348526?pwd=YWQ1eVFhREd4dGlub1Y1T1pXZVpHdz09       
Passcode: Iss497  

Prepare for Immigration Check-in:
Before the session, have all your immigration documents scanned and ready to upload:

  • Valid Passport with your valid F1/J1 visa stamp
  • SEVIS Fee Receipt - retrieved online from https://www.fmjfee.com
  • Signed I-20 or DS-2019
  • I-94 form - retrieved online from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/
  • Most recent DS-160 application (how to retrieve DS-160 visa application)

 

 

International Student Success Series

The 3-sessions International Student Success Series aims to help you succeed at the time at FAU. Each session covers a certain topic that is important to you to have a great start at FAU for achieving your future goals.

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Sessions Spring 2025 Date/Time/Location

1. Unlocking Academic Excellence 

 
2. Health, Safety, and Self-Care
3. Career Planning and Job Opportunities

 

 

Other University-wide Orientation

Additional to the Immigration Orientation that focuses on F1 regulations for international students, you will also need to attend one of the following university-wide orientations based on your program level. See details below:

Program Level Date/Time More Information
First Year Undergraduate Student (SOAR) Orientation
  • Complete a self-directed virtual orientation through Canvas
  • In-person live orientation schedule, refer to the link
  • Please refer to the instructions in the OwlDone Portal 
https://www.fau.edu/orientation/freshman/dates/ 
Transfer Undergraduate Student Orientation
  • Complete a self-directed virtual orientation course through Canvas
  • Please refer to the instructions in the OwlDone Portal 
https://www.fau.edu/orientation/transfer/ 
Graduate Student Orientation (Spring 2025)
  • Wednesday, December 11, 2024
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Grand Palm Room, Student Union
 http://www.fau.edu/graduate/current-students/orientation.php 

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation (Spring 2025)

  • TBA
 http://www.fau.edu/graduate/events/gtaorientation.php