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+category: International Students
+categoryOrder: 4
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+title: "Intro & Terminology"
+description: An International Student’s Guide to Carnegie Mellon University ! ࿐ ࿔*:･ﾟ
+  Original Doc by Mya '26+
+layout: ../layouts/Layout.astro
+---
+
+Hi and WELCOME TO CMU! Congratulations on your acceptance and I hope you’re super excited to be here! I’m writing this as an international student that knows the struggles of being incredibly lost amongst the hurdles and confusions we often face… which is why I put together this document! This information is a combination of my personal experience, as well as some from this previous doc.
+
+I’m not a university official – just a current undergraduate student – so if you have any official, financial, or legal queries, you should reach out to oie@andrew.cmu.edu. See you all very soon, and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about [this doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1khKHKXQRBGKQZ1zBSYGV8Bfi8wCEkVdBNq1YqxJwDXc/edit). Best of luck :)
+
+## Terminology and Vocabulary
+- **AndrewID**: Your student ID at CMU. Used to log into most CMU websites.
+- **AP**: Advanced Placement. A common standardised test in the US.
+- **Units**: Similar to credits. Each class has a certain number of units. Passing that class earns you those units.
+- **F-1**: A visa for non-immigrant international students in the US.
+- **Gened**: General Education requirement. Courses in fields outside of your major. Vary depending on school.
+Immigration Document: Your DS-2019, or your I-20.
+- **J-1**: A visa for non-immigrant international students pursuing work- or study-based programs in the US.
+Mailing address: CMU’s mailroom address + your SMC number, while you live on campus.
+- **OIE**: Office of International Education. Handles all international student documents/queries. [link](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/myoie/index.html)
+- **OIE Portal**: Also known as MyOIE. The page where you will upload all your international-related e-forms and information. [link]
+- **SEVIS**: Student and Exchange Visitor Program. Department of US Customs dealing with international students.
+- **SIO**: Student Information Online. Your portal for all of your personal information. [link](https://s3.andrew.cmu.edu/sio)
+- **Travel signature**: A signature from an OIE advisor that permits you to return to the US after international travel.

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+category: International Students
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+title: "Visas"
+description: An International Student’s Guide to Carnegie Mellon University ! ࿐ ࿔*:･ﾟ
+layout: ../layouts/Layout.astro
+---
+
+This was probably the most coveted section in this document – the visa process can be complicated and hefty if you have no idea what to expect. Hopefully this is helpful to an extent and guides you through it as much as possible :)
+
+## Citizens of Canada and Bermuda
+[ N.B. I am neither Canadian nor Bermudan, so this information is not from personal experience. It’s taken from a previous document and the [OIE website](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/pre-arrival-and-settling-in/students/instructions/visa.html), so I apologise for any inaccuracies. ]
+
+Citizens of Canada or Bermuda are not required to apply for an F-1 visa. You do require financial documentation and an I-20, and will need to pay the SEVIS fee [steps detailed in the next section], and will need all documents except a visa sticker to enter the US.
+
+You can drive to any border entry with your documents and request to enter the US on an F-1 visa. You will likely go through some sort of immigration process where they check your documents. If you are flying to the US, you will undergo immigration similar to other international travel.
+
+## Getting your travel documents
+As a first-year undergraduate, you will probably be receiving an **F-1 student visa.** If you’re not, I don’t think this section will be very helpful for you, sorry :( I believe the J-1 is a similar process, so you might find some answers here, but for special cases involving different types of visas you may have to ask OIE directly.
+
+**You can’t start** anything visa-related **before you receive your AndrewID**, so if you’ve just enrolled/committed, don’t stress! You will probably start applying and such in late April at the earliest. Just make sure you **start early enough** that you receive everything you need well in time for your travel to CMU.
+
+Before you even start the visa process, OIE will ask you for **proof of financial support**. Since international students don’t receive financial aid, you will be paying a hefty amount in tuition and other expenses, so they require documents like savings accounts or salary documents to show proof of financial support, whatever your source of support is. These will be uploaded to your OIE Portal. [Here](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/pre-arrival-and-settling-in/students/instructions/financial-support.html) is a link to the guidelines for uploading these documents, and a list of what is/isn’t acceptable as proof of financial support.
+
+The first step towards your visa process is receiving your immigration document, which is your DS-2019, or I-20. As per the OIE website, you’ll get the DS-2019 if you are receiving government funding, which will then help you obtain a J-1 visa. Again, I’m not super knowledgeable on that process so this is as much as I can tell you. For most students, however, **you will receive an I-20.**
+
+First, you’ll need to **accept your offer of admission** and to pay enrollment. You can’t do this if you’re still deciding whether to commit or not. You will be required to complete your information and submit some necessary financial docs as well. Once you do this, you will be able to fill in and submit a request form for your initial document. [Here](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/myoie/initial-instructions.html) is a link to the instructions for the **New Student Initial Document Request E-Form**. It’s not too difficult - you fill in a form and submit it via your **OIE Portal**. Once you follow all of these steps, OIE should send you your **I-20 via email** within around six weeks. You will also receive something called a **SEVIS ID**, which is very important. [The I-20 will be several pages sent to you by email that you will need to __print out__.]
+
+Use your SEVIS ID to fill in the [SEVIS I-901](https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html#) form. If you are applying for your F-1 or J-1 for the first time, you will need to pay a **$350 SEVIS fee** to get a visa. You can do this online using a credit/debit card. After paying, make sure you save and print the receipt! You will need your **confirmation of SEVIS payment** as part of your travel documentation. [This will also be a page you will be required to __print out__.]
+
+The next step is to **apply for a visa**. To do so, you will need to visit a [US Embassy or Consulate](https://www.usembassy.gov/). You should make sure you know well in advance where the nearest one is and any individual details/processes to do with your US Embassy, because it is likely that if a lot of people from your country are going to US universities, the visa process might be a lot longer and busier. The application process may differ from place to place, but typically requires you to make an appointment at the embassy and attend an interview. It is likely they will ask for your acceptance letter, I-20, and financial documents. Processing time with your passport can take anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on your embassy, so ensure you renew your passport and undertake any other such procedures beforehand.
+
+Once your embassy returns your passport with your **F-1 visa sticker**, you’re done! [This will be a page in your passport with a sticker.] Try to bookmark the page with this sticker for easier travel. Remember that your travel documents include your **F-1 visa sticker, I-20, passport, and SEVIS payment confirmation**. It can also be a good idea to carry your **acceptance or enrollment letter**, especially for your first time entering the US.
+
+## The visa interview
+TBD
+
+## Travelling inside the US
+You can travel inside the US with no restrictions. You do not need your passport, visa, or I-20 to travel within the country. You’re all good!
+
+## Travelling outside the US
+It is fully possible to exit and re-enter the U.S. on your student visa – it’s multiple-entry. However, there is a process you have to go through pre-travel called obtaining a travel signature.
+
+When travelling outside the US, always make sure you have your I-20. It will not be checked when leaving the country, but is absolutely necessary to reenter. You will also need a **travel signature**, which is an online signature obtained from an OIE advisor allowing for entry back into the US. Before you travel, submit a **travel signature request** through your **OIE Portal** - you will receive a **signed document** in return. Make sure to __print and sign it__, and carry it with you when you travel.
+
+A travel signature is valid for 12 months for F-1 visa holders. This means you only need to request it once a year. Try to do so well in time before your travels, because near winter/summer breaks OIE is *swamped* with various travel queries and requests, and it can take a while for them to get back to you.
+
+You should also ensure you renew your passport well in time since you need it to be valid for at least 6 more months to enter the US. If your passport is close to expiring, you may face issues during reentry. It is possible to renew your passport both within and outside of the US, but plan this well so you have everything ready for travel! If your F-1 visa sticker is in an older/expired passport, it will remain valid, so make sure you **carry the passport with your visa as well as your valid passport** when you travel!
+
+Make sure to carry your most **up-to-date I-20, SEVIS documents, and passport** when you travel out of the country. You will also need appropriate visas for wherever you are travelling to - this is not affiliated with your F-1 in any way. Make sure your F-1 is valid before reentering the US. It is possible to renew your visa in another country, but if your visa expires and is not renewed, you will not be able to return to the US.
+
+A minor note rather than important info, but do remember you will be required to go through **immigration** + check-in at your port of entry in the US. This means if you fly to Pittsburgh via New York, you will be dealing with immigration at JFK Airport. You will be required to pick up your bags and go through all international security measures and such at JFK Airport. When you then take a domestic flight to Pittsburgh, you will not go through any of the above. If you fly directly to Pittsburgh, that’s where you’ll be going through the whole ordeal – just something to keep in mind.
+
+If you have questions about travelling/pre-booking travel, jump to *Breaks and Storage*. <-- URGENT: MAKE THIS A LINK
+
+[Here](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/travel/index.html) is the OIE page for all travel info.
+
+## Immunisation Requirements
+All incoming students at CMU have to meet certain **immunisation requirements**, which are a series of standard vaccinations, such as measles or chickenpox. You can submit your immunisation records on [HealthConnect](https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/new-students/index.html#healthconnect) and will need to do so before a deadline that’s usually around August 15. You can view the list of requirements [here](https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/new-students/index.html#immunizations).
+
+However, some international students will also be required to **test for tuberculosis** to meet immunisation requirements. This is not a difficult procedure – you can get a TB test at your local clinic – and you will need to submit the results of this test also via HealthConnect. There is a list of countries where, if you have travelled to one or more in a past certain period of time, you will have to add a TB test to your list of immunisations. You can find more info once you log into HealthConnect and complete the TB questionnaire.
+
+## Full-time Enrollment
+You need to maintain **full-time student status** and **remain in good standing** so as to maintain your F-1 status. This means two things: take a certain number of units, and maintain a certain GPA.
+
+“Full-time enrollment” means taking a minimum of 36 units in each semester. This equates to about 4-5 classes for most people, but may vary. It is possible to add/drop classes during the semester, but if your total number of units drops below 36, you will only be a part-time student, and this will revoke your F-1 status. This means your visa will be cancelled and you will not be allowed to stay in the US. [This all sounds very dramatic, but rarely happens. Just don’t drop multiple classes.]
+
+Maintaining good standing means not facing academic action. Requirements differ based on college, but if your GPA drops below about 2.0 for multiple semesters, you may be temporarily suspended. If this is the case, your F-1 will also be revoked. [Also sounds very dramatic - keep yourself above Ds and you’ll be alright.]
+
+## Working On- and Off-Campus
+As far as I’m aware, it’s not possible for students on F-1 status to work off-campus at the moment. However, there are a multitude of on-campus jobs, internships, and paid research opportunities to take advantage of.
+
+You are allowed to work a **maximum of 20 hours/week**, and employment gives you the opportunity to apply for a Social Security Number, which opens up the possibility of starting a US credit account, amongst other things. An SSN also lets you apply to several other jobs, which may require one.
+
+After you graduate, you may be granted OPT – I’m not too knowledgeable on how this works, but it permits you to remain in the US to find long-term work for a short period of time. You can find some information about OPT on OIE’s website [here](https://www.cmu.edu/oie/employment/f1-students/opt-stem-opt-extension/pre-completion-opt.html).
+
+[Here](https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10181.pdf) is the SSA’s webpage on SSN info for international students.