International students in F-1 or J-1 status should complete the Immigration Check-In as soon as possible upon admission into the United States but no later than 08/28/2023, the start date of classes. Students who are transferring their F-1 SEVIS record to CU Boulder must complete the check-in form within 15 days of their F-1 program start date as reflected on the Form I-20.

  • Failure to complete the immigration check-in process will result in the termination of one’s F-1 or J-1 visa status and the ability to remain in the United States with valid F-1 or J-1 status.

The immigration check-in process and e-form should be completed by:

  • New international students after their initial entry to the U.S., 
  • SEVIS transfer students before their first semester at CU Boulder, and
  • International students returning to CU Boulder on a new I-20 or DS-2019 after a leave of absence.

Continuing students returning from international travel do not need to complete the immigration check-in process and e-form.

Immigration Check-In Process

New students, including SEVIS transfer students, must complete the following in order to complete their mandatory check-in with ISSS:

  1. Complete the Immigration Check-In e-form and upload the required documents
    • International students in F-1 or J-1 status should complete the Immigration Check-In as soon as possible upon admission into the United States but no later than 08/28/2023, the start date of classes. Students who are transferring their F-1 SEVIS record to CU Boulder must complete the check-in form within 15 days of their F-1 program start date as reflected on the Form I-20.
    • The Immigration Check-In e-form is available in your MyISSS portal in the Arrival & Immigration Check-In section
    • The Immigration Check-In e-form can only be completed after arriving in the U.S. as you must provide a copy of your most recent I-94 arrival record. The I-94 is only available after you have arrived in the United States because it is a record of your legal admission into the U.S.
  2. Students in F-1 status:
    • Accept the International Student Orientation invitation in the Canvas system to access the course. The course will be available starting July 21, 2023.
  3. Students in J-1 status: 
    • Students in J-1 status who are exchange students will have access to the orientation canvas course, but will not have to complete an Immigration Essentials Quiz; instead attendance at a remote information session is required.
      • More information to come on the date and time of this session.
    • Students in J-1 status who are degree-seeking will have access to the orientation canvas course, but will not have to complete an Immigration Essentials Quiz; instead attendance at an information session is required.
      • You will be notified of this session after your arrival in the U.S. 

Completing the Immigration Check-In E-Form to Report Your Arrival

All New Incoming Students Regardless of Visa Status

  1. Verify/add/update your local address in Buff Portal.
  2. Download your I-94 Arrival Record
  3. Complete the Immigration Check-In e-form (available in the MyISSS portal in the Arrival & Immigration Check-In section)

You will need the following information to submit the form:

Students in J-1/ J-2 Status must also:

  • Complete the Insurance Compliance e-form

    • Upload: Photo/pdf of Insurance ID Card
    • Upload: Photo /pdf of Insurance Summary of Benefits

Exchange Students in J-1 Status must also:

  • Complete the Exchange Student Release of Information e-form

Students with F-2/J-2 Dependents must also:

  • Submit the Dependent I-94 Submission e-form

    • Upload: Photo / pdf of dependents most recent I-94