TSRI International Office

Maintaining Legal Status in the U.S.

All international visitors engaged in research at TSRI must check in at the International Office upon arrival. Scholars and students in F or J status must report to the International Office with their immigration documents within 30 days of entering the U.S. to have their arrival validated in the SEVIS database. Failure to check-in in a timely manner will result in an inability to remain in the U.S. and conduct research.

All non-immigrant visitors must maintain their legal status in the U.S. by adhering to the federal regulations for their visa classification and by making sure their immigration documents, including passport, I-94 card, and eligibility document (such as the DS-2019 or I-20 form), do not expire. Please consult the International Office staff for assistance.

All international scholars must notify U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and the TSRI International Office within 10 days of a change of residential address by completing immigration form AR-11.