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I’ve arrived. What now?

  1. Obtain your I-94
  2. Update your MyBSU account with your U.S. address and U.S. phone number.
  3. Enroll full-time
  4. The U.S. government requires you to complete an Immigration Check-in which can be done by setting an appointment with the PDSO
  5. If working on campus, submit a Social Security Number (SSN) Letter request in MyISSS.
  6. Receive new I-20/DS-2019 with Travel Signature

Check-in Deadline

Starting QuarterCheck-In OpensCheck-In Deadline
Fall 2024 QuarterAugust 19, 2024September 27, 2024
Spring 2025 QuarterJanuary 21, 2025February 28, 2025

Next Steps Help

  1. Wait 3 business days after entry to the U.S.
  2. Go to the Customs and Border Protection I-94 website and Use the “Get Most Recent I-94” menu tab.
  3. Check for accuracy. Confirm your I-94 has “D/S” and “F-1″ or “J-1″

Have you moved to or are you planning on moving to a new apartment, or did you receive a new BSU Room number at the Medical Education Center?  If so, please read below to ensure you properly report your change of U.S. address.

All foreign nationals, including permanent residents and international students and scholars, are required to notify the ISS within 10 days of any changes to their place of residence in the U.S.

ISS cannot register your immigration record until you meet enrollment requirements. You must enroll by the 1st week of classes or ISS will place a hold on your university account.

  • Undergraduate students – a minimum of 12 credits each semester

Please reach out to your academic advisor or department for help registering for classes.

Set an appointment with your PDSO/DSO to complete the semesterly check-in requirement.

If working on campus, request an SSN Letter from ISS. This will be issued only after we have processed your Immigration Check-in, so please wait until that is done.

Read more about the SSN application process.

After processing your Immigration Check-in, ISS will sign your I-20 with a travel signature valid for 1 year.