The OISA is responsible for the College's compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), which enables the institution to enroll F and J students and scholars. In addition to managing SEVIS data and reporting requirements, the OISA staff work to teach and advise students and scholars about the regulatory issues that affect their temporary stay in the U.S.
For an appointment, call #3703
OISA Handouts, available on request.
- F-1 Overview
- F-1 Students & Internships
- F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- F-1 STEM Extension
- DS-2019 Request Form and J-1 Overview
- Iowa Drivers License / Iowa State ID Card
- F/J SEVIS Transfer Proceedures
- Consulting an Attorney (immigration or criminal matters)
- H-1B Basics
Helpful Links:
- FOREIGN CONSULATES (inside the USA); US CONSULATES (outside the USA)
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: What to do if stopped by the Police, Immigration agents, or FBI (ACLU)
- Non Resident Tax Compliance
- SEVIS
- Tourist visas for CANADA / Tourist visas for MEXICO
- Need a Visa Agent recommendation? Try http://travisa.com/
- DIVERSITY LOTTERY
- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Marshalltown SSA (zip code is 50158) / Identity Theft & SS#
- INDIVIDUAL TAX ID NUMBER (ITIN) *for students who do not qualify for a SSN
