国际学生 & 学者服务

With degree and non-degree international students from some 25 countries, 以及来自世界各地的教职员工, we know you will find Chatham University to be a diverse and stimulating community.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey at Chatham! 而你将被要求参加 强制性国际学生入学指导, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) is 在这里 to:

  • Clarify university and immigration policies and procedures
  • Provide services and activities to help you adjust to the U.S.
  • 帮助您在美国保持合法身份.S.
  • 协助处理宿舍生活和餐饮事宜等.

办公时间 & 联系信息

国际学生和学者服务
周一到周五，早上九点.m.–5:00 p.m.
福尔克大厅，低层
电话:412-365-1388
电子邮件国际事务

预约和凯特·埃默里的会面, Coordinator of 国际学生和学者服务, PDSO / RO, 访问 http://calendly.com/kemory. 所有会议必须提前一天预定. 如果取消是必要的, students must contact the ISSS Coordinator at least 10 minutes 之前 the time of meeting.

国际学生 and Scholar services provides immigration advising to students on the F and J visa, 而对其他人来说则是个案分析. Students with a student visa admitted to the United States must comply with guidelines set by the 国土安全部. 这种遵从性被称为“保持状态”.”

Consequences for an F-1 student who fails to maintain legal status can be serious. It is the students’ responsibility to remain in status and communicate regularly with the Office of International Affairs for guidance on immigration issues.

获得学生签证的过程

Students who require a student visa (F/J) to study in the United States will need to be eligible for, and apply for a student visa to study in the United States.

为了获得你的F1或J1学生签证, 你将向最近的美国大使馆或领事馆申请. Information on the process and location of the nearest US Embassy or Consulate can be found 在这里.

步骤

  1. 申请查塔姆
  2. 收到I-20表格, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmirgrant Student Status. A student’s Student and Exchange 访问or Information System (SEVIS) record is created and the student is then issued a Form I-20 by the school.

收到I-20表格或DS-2019表格后, you should apply for your visa interview as soon as possible. Students can apply up to 120 days 之前 their Program starts. Wait times for visa interview appointments vary by location, 签证类别, 所以你应该早点申请签证.

  1. 支付I-901 SEVIS费用
  2. 申请学生签证. Student brings their Form I-20 and other required documents to apply for a student visa at the nearest U.S. 大使馆或领事馆. You will need to pay the visa application fee and for most students conduct a visa interview with a consular official.
  3. 到达美国. 如果成功获得学生签证, the student can arrive in the United States no more than 30 days 之前 their program start date. They will present their Form I-20 and valid student visa to U.S. 入境口岸的海关和边境保护局.

在美国学习有很多好处, but it can also lead to some confusion regarding employment. 以维持有效的F-1/J-1身份, 学生不得在美国工作, unless the employment is specific所有y authorized under the regulations. 取决于你的签证状态, 和学习计划, you may be eligible for on-campus employment or off-campus authorization.

ISSS offers workshops and information session on 国际学生 employment each term. 请联系ISSS了解更多信息.

Types of employment benefits for F and J visa holders:

  • F1校内就业
  • F1校外就业
  • 课程实践训练(CPT)
  • 选择性实习训练(OPT)
  • 严重的经济困难
  • J1学术培训
  • J1学者、教授、研究学者
下载查塔姆国际学生手册 (pdf)

健康记录

Students at Chatham University are required to submit immunization and meningitis, and health forms. The health forms include immunization information, health background and meningitis information. 大学要求进行免疫接种. It can be expensive to get these immunizations in the U.S. We recommend that you receive 所有 your immunizations 之前 coming to the U.S. If you have questions about these forms and the required immunizations, please 电邮查塔姆学生健康服务中心 或致电412-365-1714.

重要的是: 学生应该接受必要的免疫接种 之前 开始在查塔姆的学习. 健康证明文件一个月到期 之前 the start of the semester (August 1st for F所有 admission, December 1st for Spring 入学). Students will receive an email from Med+Proctor to their Chatham email address. 医生需要填写你的表格.

健康保险

All full time students at Chatham University are required to have health insurance. 访问ing J-1 students will automatic所有y be enrolled in J-1 insurance by OIA, 然后打到学生账户上. Please note J-1 students must have insurance that meets the U.S. 国务院保险要求.

The University insurance policy is through UPMC 健康 Plan. 伊建议 所有 F学生报名参加本计划. Students are covered in the f所有 from August 1 through December 31 and then in spring/summer from January 1 through July 31. 请参阅学生帐户了解更多信息.

All international students are required to have health insurance, whether it is from Chatham University or another entity.

内务部可以为您提供一般指导. 然而, 我们办公室为您提供的任何建议, 以及这个网站上的信息, 不应该被理解为法律建议吗. 另外, due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, USCIS may change its interpretation of immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits, 在任何时候. We will do our best to provide you with the most current guidance. Each case is fact-specific and it is advised that you contact an experienced immigration attorney if you have questions regarding your situation.

The information on this website is of a general nature and not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual.

Website content is written with care, but may not be up-to-date. Chatham OIA is not responsible for content found through external links.

It is the student's responsibility to maintain legal status in the US at 所有 times and to comply fully with University policies and procedures.