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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Complete the Immigration Essentials Virtual Quiz that is part of your International Student Orientation canvas course.
- Confirmation of completion must be uploaded to the Immigration Essentials Course Grade Submission e-form included in the Immigration Check-In e-form group (Access in the MyISSS Portal: Arrival & Immigration Check-In > Immigration Check-In).
- Complete the Title IX Essentials section of the New Student Welcome Experience
- Your certificate of completion must be uploaded in the Title IX Certificate Submission e-form included in the Immigration Check-In e-form group (Access in the MyISSS Portal: Arrival & Immigration Check-In > Immigration Check-In).
- Complete the Immigration Essentials Virtual Quiz that is part of your International Student Orientation canvas course.
- Accept the International Student Orientation invitation in the Canvas system to access the course. The course will be available starting July 21, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
Completing the Immigration Check-In E-Form to Report Your Arrival
All New Incoming Students Regardless of Visa Status
- Verify/add/update your local address in Buff Portal.
- Download your I-94 Arrival Record
- 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:
- Email address
- University ID
- Located in your Buff Portal (My Profile & Account Settings person icon- upper right navigation menu)
- Local address
- Can be local residence hall address, off-campus address, or temporary hotel address
- U.S. phone number
- Photo / pdf of your most recent I-94
- Review the International Student Responsibilities Contract
Students in J-1/ J-2 Status must also:
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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:
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Complete the Exchange Student Release of Information e-form
Students with F-2/J-2 Dependents must also:
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Submit the Dependent I-94 Submission e-form
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Upload: Photo / pdf of dependents most recent I-94
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