Staying Here Legally
Read below for more information on F-1 and J-1 visa status maintenance, and important updates from the US government
F-1 (Foreign Student Visa) Classification
- Maintaining Legal F-1 Student Status (PDF)
- Requirement to Update U.S. address
- Full-time Enrollment for F-1 Undergraduate Students (PDF)
- Full-time Enrollment for F-1 Graduate Students (PDF)
- Program expiring but not yet finished? Apply for a Program Extension on the ISSO Portal
- Leaving Towson to attend another institution? Request a Transfer Out on the ISSO Portal
J-1 Classification
- Maintaining status
J-1 Student
J-1 Scholar or Professor - Traveling abroad
- J-1 Student Employment options
Information from the U.S. Government
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
You can find immigration forms, fees and helpful information on various immigration benefits. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
There is information about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System on this site. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Print your I-94 here - Case Status Service Online
Use this site to determine the processing status of an application filed with one of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regional Service Centers. A receipt number is needed in order to look up a case. - All the Embassies of Washington, D.C.
This site has the contact information for all the foreign embassies located in Washington , D.C. Depending on the embassy's web site, you may be able to determine other immigration and tourist information for some countries. - Links to United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
Go to the web site of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in a particular country to find out the hours of operation, procedures for obtaining or renewing your F-1 visa and typical processing times. - Department of State Services
You can obtain general information regarding visas, passports and travel outside the United States. Caution: It may be more difficult to obtain a visa in a country other than your home country. Contact the ISSO for further advice on applying for a visa in a country other than your home country. - U.S. Visa Information
This site is the official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures. - Immigration Information for Visiting Canada
This site includes Canadian visa requirements for people wanting to visit Canada and has a downloadable application for the visitor visa.