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A
A Number -
The Alien Registration Number is the USCIS
counterpart of a social security number.
Non-immigrants usually do not have an A number, and
instead use their I-94 number for INS identification
purposes. (Most immigrants and many non-immigrants
will also have social security numbers, though their
actual social security cards will usually contain a
"not Valid for Employment" notation which indicate
that the cards cannot be used to prove eligibility
for employment.)
Academic Training (AT)
-
Work authorization given
by the Responsible Officer.
Work, training, or experience related to a J-1
student's field of study.
Accreditation
- Approval of colleges and universities by
nationally recognized professional associations or
regional accrediting bodies.
Affidavit of Support
- An official document proving a promise of funding
from an individual or organization.
Academic Standards
- measures of scholastic excellence
held by a university; most require that students
maintain a minimum
grade point average (GPA)
to continue their studies.
ACT - ACT
Assessment; one of two standardized achievement
tests (the other is the
SAT) taken by U.S.
high school students and international students
interested in university study in the United States.
Many universities have a minimum ACT requirement for
admission.
Academic
Year -
Runs from late-August to mid-August
and is divided into fall and spring sessions:
Fall Semester: late-August to mid-December
Spring Semester: early-January to late-April
Summer Sessions: May to mid-August
Admission - The process of
evaluating applicants for acceptance to a
university, school, or college. The admission
process is separate from the process of registering
for courses.
Admission Number - a
unique eleven digit number assigned to
non-immigrants as they enter the U.S. This number
can be found on the I-94 Arrival / Departure Record.
Advising
- Personal assistance to students in dealing with
academic issues.
Alumni
- People who have
graduated from a university, school, or college.
Arrival
/ Departure Record - Form
I-94 which is processed at the port of entry, and
includes USCIS Admission Number, date and place of
entry, visa classification, and length of time the
person is permitted to remain in the U.S.
Assistantship
- A paid graduate appointment that requires
part-time duties. These assistantships usually
include a tuition waiver and a stipend.
Audit/Auditors
- Taking
courses for no academic credit. Auditors may attend
lectures without writing examinations.
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B
Bursar -
the university office responsible for
student
tuition, fees,
and bill paying.
Bachelor's Degree -
A
bachelor's degree is awarded upon successful
completion of a program of study. Traditionally a
Bachelor's degree must be completed before one can
embark on a Master's degree program. Bachelor's
degree programs are also known as "undergraduate
programs" and people studying in them are referred
to as undergraduates.
B-1/B-2:
These are visitors for business and tourism,
respectively. They may not register for classes.
BCIS
-
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Formerly known as the Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS). This agency is now under the new
Department of Homeland Security that administers and
adjudicates all matters related to Homeland security
issues, including immigration services
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C
Change of Status
- Application process by which a
non-immigrant changes their of visa category from
one to another.
College -
A postsecondary
institution that provides undergraduate education
and, in some cases, master's level degrees. College,
in a separate sense, is a division of a university;
for example, College of Business.
College catalog -
An official
publication giving information about a university's
academic programs, facilities, entrance
requirements, and student life.
Conditional admission -
An
acceptance to a college or university that is
dependent upon the individual completing coursework
or meeting specified criteria prior to enrollment,
such as English language proficiency.
Course -
Regularly scheduled
class sessions of one to five hours (or more) per
week during a term. A degree program is made up of a
specified number of required and elective courses
and varies from institution to institution.
Consular Visa Stamp -
The
consular visa stamp represents permission to travel
to the US. It indicates the date until which a
student may enter or re-enter the US. It does not
indicate how long the student may remain in the US.
That amount of time will be specified on your form
I-94 and on your
form I-20 or
DS-2019. Visas may be obtained only outside the US
at an American Embassy or Consulate.
Credits -
Units institutions
use to record the completion of courses (with
passing grades) that are required for an academic
degree. The catalog of a college or university
defines the number and kinds of credits that are
required for the university's degrees and states the
value of each course offered in terms of "credit
hours" or "units."
Credit Hour -
a unit counted toward completion of
an academic program. Each course is worth a number
of credit hours (also known as "credits") the number
of credit hours reflects the number of hours a
student spends in class for that course per week. A
typical course offers 3 credit hours. Students
typically take 12–15 credit hours per semester. A
bachelor's degree typically requires a total of
120–124 credit hours.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) -
permission given to an F-1 student by
a Designated School Official to engage in employment
that is an integral part of the established
curriculum.
Completion Date -
A student's completion date
refers to the date the student completes the
requirements for his or her degree program; i.e., it
is the date the student finishes the last class,
turns in a required thesis or dissertation, or
otherwise meets the requirements for the degree.
It is not the date of graduation, which may
follow the completion date by weeks if not months.
F-1 student have 60 days to remain in the U.S.
beyond completion of studies to either prepare for
departure or begin any authorized practical
training; J-1 students have 30 days.
Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) -
The bureau within the Department of Homeland
Security that includes the border patrol, customs
service, and inspectors at the U.S. ports of entry.
Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or
DS-2019):
forms issued by an institution for a student or
scholar to use in applying for a visa to enter the
U.S.
C/S -
Change of status
(from one non-immigrant category to another).
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D
Degree -
The academic credential conferred upon a student who
has completed a given course of study. The three
types of degrees are bachelor's degrees, master's
degrees, and doctoral degrees.
Degree Audit
- A process of matching program requirements against
courses taken, i.e. ensuring that you're taking the
right courses to get a degree.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- The United States Department of Homeland Security
is the U.S. government
department responsible for most areas of national
security. It includes three bureaus that
perform functions formerly carried out by the
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): the
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) which
includes the officers who handle airport
inspections; the Bureau of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) which is responsible for SEVIS;
and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services (BCIS) which adjudicates applications for
such benefits as optional practical training among
its responsibilities.
Department of State (DOS) -
The
United States Department of State maintains
diplomatic relationships between the United States
and other countries. Within the U.S., the department
oversees foreign embassies and consulates and
manages the accreditation of their ambassadors and
other personnel present in the U.S. It issues
passports to U.S. citizens. Outside the U.S., the
Department of State organizes the work of U.S.
embassies and consulates, issues visas to foreign
nationals, and generally assists in expediting
international travel and commerce. The Department of
State administers the Exchange Visitor Program,
which includes J-1 students.
Dependent -
A spouse or unmarried, minor (under
age 21).
Designated School
Official (DSO) -
The International Student Adviser
authorized to issue and sign I-20s. The DSO is a
regularly employed member of the school
administration who ensures institutional and
individual compliance with the law by learning,
interpreting, and applying laws and government
policies pertaining to F-1 students. Only a DSO may
issue and sign the I-20 and create or update SEVIS
records.
Department -
Administrative
subdivision of a school, college, or university
through which instruction in a certain field of
study is given (such as English department or
History department).
Diploma -
1. An academic qualification received after
completing a diploma program (distinct from a
degree). 2. The actual document certifying that a
student has completed their degree or diploma.
Distance
Education and Technology
- Offers credit courses by online
correspondence and tutoring to students who wish to
complete courses away from campus.
Doctoral Degree
- The highest university degree. Generally a student
must complete a bachelor's degree and usually a
master's degree before embarking on doctoral
studies. People completing their doctoral degree are
referred to as doctoral students or graduate
students. Most commonly designated as PhD.
Dorm -
shortened form of "dormitory"; also known as
"residence hall." A university building where
students live while going to school, often with
shared rooms.
Domestic Students -
Students who are either US
citizens or permanent residents
DS-2019
- “Certificate of Eligibility for the
Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status.”
The
government-controlled document issued to individuals
applying for J-1 visas abroad. The DS-2019
has two pages. Page 1 contains program and
biographical information. Page 2 consists of
pre-printed instructions.
The
DS-2019 has a unique identification number on it,
which connects to the student or scholar's record in
the SEVIS database. The DS-2019 serves as a primary
record of a student's immigration-related actions,
such as extensions and transfers. A student should
keep all DS-2019s ever issued to compile a
comprehensive history of J-1 status.
Duration of
Status (D/S) - "Duration
of Status" or "D/S" is the length of time for which
individuals in F and J status are admitted to the
United States.
Found marked
on the I-20 and the I-94. D/S allows students
to remain in the United States as long as they are
pursuing full-time studies and are otherwise
complying with all immigration regulations. D/S is
not, however, for an indefinite period of time. D/S
is based on the completion date on your I-20 or
DS-2019, plus a 60-day grace period for F-1 students
and a 30-day grace period for J-1 students.
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E
Early Admission -
A process
whereby high school students may apply and be
accepted to university earlier than usual. Admission
is contingent upon satisfactory completion of their
high school diploma.
Elective
- A course
that is not specifically required for your program;
optional.
English
Language
Proficiency -
The minimum
standard for spoken and written English language
skills that a student must achieve for admission to
a university.
Employment
Authorization Document (EAD)
- The "Employment Authorization Document" is a photo
ID card issued by the DHS to nonimmigrant's that
have, as the document states, authorization to be
employed. It is evidence of permission for F-1
students to engage in optional practical training
and off-campus employment based on economic hardship
and for J-2 dependents to engage in any type of
employment on or off campus. The EAD indicates the
begin and end dates of employment and the type of
work permission authorized.
Exam
Schedule
- A listing of days, times, and locations of final
examinations.
Exchange
Programs
-
Opportunities for students to pursue some of their
studies at another institution, often in another
country, while remaining registered at UBC.
Exchange Visitor Program
-
An alien coming temporarily to the
United States as a participant in a program approved
by the Secretary of State for the purpose of
teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying,
observing, conducting research, consulting,
demonstrating special skills, or receiving
training.
Extension of Stay
- An F-1 student is admitted to the United States
for "duration of status," that is, to complete an
educational program. However, if a student must
remain in an educational program beyond the
originally completion date of the program, as stated
by item 5 on the Form I-20, the student must comply
with USCIS procedures for program extension.
Extracurricular Activities
- organized student activities connected with school
and usually carrying no academic credit, such as
sports, clubs, volunteer activities. Many college
applications request a list of high school
extracurricular activities.
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F
F-1 Visa Category - A non-immigrant student
visa. F-1 students are pursuing a full course of
study towards a specific educational or professional
objective at an academic institution in the U.S., as
designated by the United States Citizenship &
Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS). Once the educational
objective has been attained, the U.S. government
expects the F-1 student to return to his or her
residence abroad.
F-2 - The dependent spouse and unmarried minor
children of an F-1 student have this immigration
classification (i.e. spouse or child, under the age
of 21). F-2 dependents are not permitted to work in
the United States under any circumstances. F-2
dependents are also prohibited from full-time study
at the post-secondary level.
Fees - An amount charged by universities, in
addition to tuition, to cover costs of institutional
services, such as library services or recreational
facilities.
Financial Documentation - proof, often in the
form of bank statements or certificates of deposit
that students have the necessary money to study in
the United States.
Financial Statement - a document issued by banks
or credit companies that tracks a person's finances,
including credits and debits.
Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 - On these forms, an
International Student Advisor certifies that a
student has adequate English language proficiency
and adequate financial resources, and is
academically qualified to attend the school to which
he or she has been accepted. Students cannot let the
date of completion of studies on these forms expire,
and must apply for an extension 60 days in advance.
Form I-94 - Also called a Departure Record, is
issued to students upon their arrival in the US by
an Immigration officer. The form, which is a white
card usually stapled to your passport, is generally
marked “D/S” (duration of status) by the Immigration
officer at the port of entry. The “D/S” means that
you will be in legal status only as long as you are
a full-time student pursuing the same degree that is
specified on your I-20 or DS-2910 form and your
document is valid.
Full-course of study
- The number of credits a student must take to
maintain non-immigrant visa status.
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G
GRE/GMAT -
Graduate Record Exam and Graduate Management
Admission Test both administered by ETS -
Educational Testing Services and often required for
admission to graduate degree programs, such as the
History and MBA programs.
Graduate Assistantship
- A paid graduate appointment that requires
part-time duties. These assistantships usually
include a tuition waiver and a stipend.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
- A system of recording achievement based on a
numerical average of the grades attained in each
course.
Graduate -
A student who has completed a course of study,
either at the secondary or university level.
Graduate Program
- a course of study for students’ who already hold a
bachelor's degree.
GPA - grade
point average; an average of grades earned, weighted
by the number of credit hours earned.
Graduate Degree
- a degree earned after completing the bachelor's
degree. Examples include master's degrees and
doctorates (Ph.D.'s).
Graduate Student
- a student, usually working toward a master's
degree, who has already completed a bachelor's
degree.
"Green Card"
- The term commonly applied to the Permanent
Resident Card (formerly, the Alien Registration
Receipt Card), the credit-card sized document which
identifies an individual as an LPR. "Green cards"
were originally green, for several years were blue
and then, until recently, were rose-colored.
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I
I-20 -
“Certificate of Eligibility for the F-1 Student
Status.” This document is required for obtaining an
F-1 visa and obtaining and maintaining the F
nonimmigrant status. Unlike the DS-2019, the I-20
has three pages. Page 1 contains program
information, and biographical information. Page 2
consists of pre-printed instructions. Page 3
contains spaces for employment authorization data
and space for travel authorizations. Dependents
(F-2) accompanying the F-1 student must each have
their own SEVIS I-20, which identifies them as the
dependent.
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
- The I-94 is a small white card activated by a DHS
officer at the port of entry for every nonimmigrant.
It is issued to the student at the port of entry by
a DHS officer and removed from the passport when the
student leaves the U.S. It is evidence of legal
entry to the U.S., indicating the date of arrival,
the classification, e.g., tourist, student, etc.,
and the amount of time one is permitted to stay in
the United States. The I-94’s of those in F and J
status should be marked with the letters "D/S." It
is the I-94 and not the visa stamp that controls how
long someone may remain in the U.S. legally
I-539 - The
I-539 is the application for a change of status
within the United States, e.g., H-1B to F-1 student.
It is also used to regain legal F-1 status in
certain situations, an application known as
reinstatement.
I-765 - The
I-765 is a BCIS form to accompany an application for
Employment Authorization such as OPT and Severe
Economic Hardship.
I-9 – A
form to prove employment eligibility by anyone being
hired.
International Student Adviser
- The person at a university who is in charge of
providing information and guidance to international
students in such areas as government regulations,
visas, academic regulations, social customs,
language, financial or housing problems, travel
plans, insurance, and legal matters.
Immigration
- the act of coming into a country to live where one
is not a native resident.
In-State (tuition fee)
- the tuition fee charged to South Carolina
residents. Residents of other states or countries
pay out-of-state tuition.
Immigrant -
An immigrant is a foreign national who intends to
establish a permanent residence in the United
States. Permanent residency is granted when an
immigrant visa is issued or a foreign national
undergoes a successful "adjustment of status"
application.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) - The bureau within
the Department of Homeland Security responsible for
the SEVIS database, and intelligence and
investigations related to nonimmigrants’ in the U.S.
INS - The
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
was responsible for enforcing the regulations that
apply to non-citizens within the United States.
These duties now fall under the Department of
Homeland Security.
In-Status -
A student who is abiding by all hte regulations
governing his/her status, which is F-1 in your case.
International Student
- Any student who does not hold US citizenship or
Permanent Resident status in the US.
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J
J-1
Student
- A J-1 student is a nonimmigrant who has been
selected to participate in an exchange visitor
program. J-1 students generally are financially
sponsored by an educational institution in the U.S.
or abroad, the U.S. or a foreign government, or a
private agency in support of international
educational exchange.
J-2 -
Dependent of the J-1 (i.e. spouse
or child, under the age of 21). J-2s are allowed to
work with prior work permission from DHS. J-2s are
also currently allowed to be students.
K
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L
LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) -
A person who is entitled to live and
work in the U.S. permanently.
Loan -
money lent (usually by banks or the U.S. government)
to be paid back with interest. (Note: Most U.S.
banks will not give loans to non-U.S. citizens or
permanent residents without a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident co-signing on the loan.)
M
Maintaining Status
- Abiding by immigration regulations as pertains to
your visa category. To follow the rules and
regulations that pertains to that particular
non-immigrant visa status.
Major - The
subject in which a student wishes to concentrate. An
academic subject chosen as a field of
specialization
Master's Degree
- Degree awarded upon completion of academic
requirements that usually include a two year's study
beyond the bachelor's degree.
Minor - A
subject in which the student takes the second
greatest concentration of courses. An academic
subject chosen as a secondary field of
specialization, less than a major.
Mandatory fees
- required costs charged by the university in
addition to tuition: examples include student
activity fee, student health fee, technology fee,
and transportation fee.
Master's Degree
- The degree after a bachelor's degree and usually
preceding a doctoral degree. Students studying for a
master's degree are referred to as "graduate
students." Designated as MA, MSc, etc., depending on
the field of study.
Merit-Based Scholarship
- money awarded to students to attend college. It is
usually based on a student's academic achievements.
Minority -
a person who is a member of an ethnic group that is
small in proportion to other groups.
Miscellaneous Fees
- extra costs charged by the university for services
such as
transcripts,
admission applications, and independent study.
Mile - a
unit of distance equal to 1,609 meters.
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N
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System
(NSEERS) - The requirement
of certain temporary foreign visitors of eighteen
countries to register with immigration when entering
and exiting the U.S.
Nonresident
- A student who does not meet the residence
requirements of the state. Tuition fees and
admission policies may differ for residents and
nonresidents. International students are usually
classified as nonresidents, and there is little
possibility of changing to resident status at a
later date for tuition purposes.
Nonimmigrant
- A nonimmigrant is a person who is in the United
States temporarily to pursue a specific activity or
purpose (e.g., study, travel, business). Most
nonimmigrants, including all F-1 and J-1 students
and their dependents, must have an established
residence abroad to which they intend to return.
There are over fifty classifications of
nonimmigrants, each defined according to the primary
purpose of stay in the U.S.
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O
Optional Practical Training
- Work experience which a person can seek during or
after receiving a degree (F-1 students). Permission
given to F-1 students to engage in employment
directly related to the field of study.
Off-Campus Housing
- apartments and houses not located on campus
premises.
On-Campus Housing
- apartments and residence halls located on campus
premises.
Out-Of-State (tuition fee)
- the tuition fee charged to students whose
permanent residence is outside of the state of South
Carolina; also known as nonresident tuition fee.
Out Of Status
- A student who is not abiding by all the
regulations governing his/her status, F-1. When a
non-immigrant fails to comply with all of the
conditions of his/her immigration status. Example:
working without permission.
Orientation
- Sessions combining information
and social events that are designed to welcome and
transition new students to the Winthrop community.
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P
Passport
- A document issued by a government
to identify a person as a citizen of a particular
country, to permit the recipient to travel abroad
under the protection of that country, and to permit
the person's re-enter to the home country. Passports
must be extended, renewed, or reissued by the home
government, usually through a consulate or embassy
in the U.S., or in the home country.
PhD
- Abbreviation for "Doctor of Philosophy." This is
the designation for doctoral degrees in most fields
of study.
Placement
Test
- An examination used to test a student's academic
ability in a certain field so that he or she may be
placed in the appropriate courses in that field. In
some cases, a student may be given academic credit
based on the results of a placement test.
Port of
Entry (POE)
- Place where you enter U.S. and are processed by an
immigration official.
Post-Baccalaureate Degree - The degree of "bachelor" conferred upon graduates of
most U.S. colleges and universities.
Prerequisite
- Program or course that a student is required to
complete before being permitted to enroll in a more
advanced program or course.
Professional Programs
- Also known as post-baccalaureate programs. A
program entered after full or partial completion of
a bachelor's degree to train for a specialized
professional field.
Professor
- An individual primarily teaching, lecturing,
observing, or consulting at post-secondary
accredited educational institutions, museums,
libraries, or similar types of institutions.
Program
- The series of courses that leads to a particular
degree.
Program
Sponsor
- Are legal entities that applied for and received
designation from the Department of State to conduct
exchange visitor programs, are enrolled in SEVIS,
and directly offer the “program” in which the EV
participates or places the EV in an appropriate
program.
Prospective
Student
- A student who is thinking about applying to a
college or university.
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R
Reinstatement
– an application process by which an
F-1 student who has failed to maintain status may be
request to be reinstated to lawful status at the
discretion of immigration.
Research Scholar
- An individual primarily conducting research,
observing, or consulting in connection with a
research project at research institutions.
Responsible Officer (RO) -
The International Student/Scholar Adviser authorized
to issue and sign DS-2019s. The RO is a regularly
employed member of the school administration who
ensures institutional and individual compliance with
the law by learning, interpreting, and applying laws
and government policies pertaining to J-1 students
and their dependents. Only an RO may issue and sign
the DS-2019 and create or update SEVIS records.
Reasonable Living Expenses
- general estimated costs, including housing,
personal expenses, and transportation, while
attending college. Living expenses differ for each
individual based upon personal choices so this might
reflect a fairly comfortable lifestyle.
Registration -
The process of registering in a program of courses.
This is separate from the process of admission.
Process through which students select courses to be
taken during a semester.
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S
SAT - Scholastic
Assessment Test; one of two standardized achievement
tests (the other is the
ACT) taken by
U.S. high school students and international students
interested in university study in the United
States. Many universities have a minimum SAT
requirement for admission.
Schedule
- See
course schedule,
exam schedule.
Scholarship
- Non-repayable award based on academic
excellence and involvement in school and/or
community. The vast majority of scholarships at
Winthrop are awarded based on merit and nominations;
you can not apply.
Semesters - At Winthrop we have two sessions:
Fall Semester runs August to April; Spring Semester
runs January to May. Summer is optional from May to
August.
SEVIS - Student & Exchange Visitor Information
System. An electronic reporting system that
provides the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
with information on international students and
scholars in the United States who hold F, J, and M
visas.
Short-Term Scholar - A professor, research
scholar, specialist, or a person with similar
education or accomplishments coming to the U.S. on a
short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing,
observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating
special skills at research institutions.
Social Security Number (SSN) - A number issued
to people by the U.S. government for payroll
deductions. Anyone who works and received pay must
obtain a Social Security Number for taxation
purposes.
Specialist
- An individual who
is an expert in a field of specialized knowledge or
skill coming to the United States for observing,
consulting, or demonstrating special skills.
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T
Teaching assistant (TA)
- usually a graduate student, who leads
undergraduate seminars.
TD - The
dependent visa for spouses and unmarried children
under age 21 who accompany a TN employee. The TD
does not provide for any employment.
TN - The TN
is an employment visa which allows Canadian and
Mexican citizens to be employed in the U.S.
TOEFL -
Test of English as a Foreign Language; a test that
measures the ability of nonnative speakers of
English to use and understand North American
English. Most accredited US college and universities
have a minimum TOEFL score for admission.
Transcript
- an official university record of courses, grades,
and length of study.
Transfer -
"School transfer" is used by the United States
Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to
describe the process by which an international
student leaves one U.S. institution (before or after
completion of studies) and begins attendance at
another U.S. institution. School transfer, in this
situation, does not refer to the transfer of
academic credits or records between institutions.
Transfer Student
- A student entering a university from another
post-secondary institution.
Tuition -
the cost of college instruction based on the number
of courses taken.
Two Year Home Residency Requirement
- 212(e) - J-1 exchange visitors subject to 212(e)
must return to home country for an aggregate of two
years upon completion of studies.
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U
United
States Citizenship & Immigration Services
(USCIS)
- the U.S. government agency responsible for
providing services to non-U.S. citizens in the U.S.
United
States Customs and Border Protection
(CBP)
- Responsible for immigration inspections at U.S.
ports of entry, for the Border Patrol, and for the
Customs Service.
United
States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE)
- Responsible for immigration investigations,
detention, removal, intelligence, and SEVIS.
Undergraduate Studies
- Two-year or four-year programs at a college or
university, undertaken after secondary school
graduation and leading to the associate or
bachelor's degree.
Undergraduate Student
- Any student in a bachelor's degree program.
V
Visa - The
visa is a stamp placed in the passport that serves
as a ticket to apply for entry to the United States.
The visa indicates the purpose of someone's visit,
which is represented by an alphabetical
classification. Student visas are either F-1 or J-1.
The visa is also valid for a specified number of
entries to the United States: one, two, or
"multiple," i.e., any number, until the expiration
date. The visa does not indicate how long a person
may remain in the United States. It is possible to
be in the United States legally with an expired
visa. However, once you leave the United States, you
need a valid visa to re-enter. It is not possible to
obtain a new F-1 or J-1 visa within the United
States. Visas must be applied for at U.S. consulates
and embassies abroad.
Volunteerism
- Work done for no compensation.
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W
Waiver - a
notice given which releases you from fees or
courses. For example, if you receive a fee waiver,
you do not have to pay that fee.
Wingspan -
The password-protected website where you can
register for courses, change your address, check
your grades, etc.
Withdrawal
- The administrative procedure of dropping a course
or leaving a university.
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