Mandatory Immigration Online Check-In

Upon Arrival at AV狼

All new international students should check in (online) immediately with the Center for International Education (CIE) upon arrival into the USA

You are considered a "new" student for immigration purposes if you

  • Entered the USA in Initial Status
  • Transferred to CSUEB from a different school; or
  • Recently completed a program or OPT at CSUEB and are starting a new program with us.

 

Fall 2024 Online Check-In Procedure

For new international students who will be inside the USA for Fall 2024, you must complete the virtual "check-in" procedure after your arrival by submitting the following documents to this . You will need to sign in using your HORIZON email. 

  1. New Student Information Form- this must include a valid USA address and US phone number. Do NOT submit your check-in documents until you can fully complete this form.
  2. Passport- copy of your bio page in your passport
  3. I-94 ()
    • I-94 Record page 

If you are transferring from another school in the U.S. (from any level - high school, undergraduate, or graduate) as an F-1 student, you must complete the transfer of your SEVIS record to AV狼 within 15 days of the beginning of the semester.

 I-94

If you have recently arrived from outside the United States, Officials from the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) created an electronic I-94 for you. You can access your electronic I-94 by visiting . We strongly recommend you review and print a copy of your electronic I-94 each time you travel. 

Make sure that your electronic I-94 state "F-1" and "D/S" (Duration of Status).  Duration of Status means you may stay as long as you follow the rules and maintain F-1 status, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in the U.S.

Immigration Advising

Advisors at the Center for International Education (CIE) provide immigration advising for F-1 students and can meet with you to discuss issues such as Applications for Change of Status to F-1, maintaining valid F-1 status, travel and re-entry to the United States, and employment options as an F-1 student. In addition, the advisors can assist you in understanding and locating campus services available to students at AV狼.

Advisors are available by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please use The Bay Advisor.