This section is designed to address some of the questions international students might have regarding F-1 and J-1 visas. Here we try to compile some of the important topics that might be important for international graduate students. The best source of information regarding the immigration issues is UCI International Center website that tries to keep up with the most recent rules. A handbook prepared by international center for all students at UCI can be found here.

UCI International Center

G302 UCI Student Center

Irvine, CA 92697-5255

949-824-7249

internationalcenter@uci.edu

Maintaining your F-1/J-1 status

Preparing for arrival

J-1 visa related issues

What is SEVIS?

Taxes

Travel signature

Travel

Working on F-1 visa