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A Guide for International Graduate Students 2008-2009

For a pdf version of the Guide, click here.

1.  VISA/IMMIGRATION CONCERNS FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S. 

Travel Documents 

•  Passports

•  Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019) 

A.  Visas

• Student Visa (F-1/J-1) & SEVIS Fee

• Applying for a Visa 

• Visa Denials/Security Clearances 

 B.  Other Visa Questions

• Visitor Visa 

•  F vs. J Visa 

•  Arrival in the United States 

•  U.S. Visit

•  SEVIS Reporting 

2.  CANADIAN CITIZENS OUTSIDE THE U.S. 

3. VISA/IMMIGRATION FOR STUDENTS ALREADY INSIDE THE U.S. 

• Students in F-1/J-1 status transferring to Princeton from another U.S. school

• Students not in F-1/J-1 Status 

4.  GENERAL VISA/IMMIGRATION CONCERNS                

• Registration

• Address Changes 

5.  GETTING TO PRINCETON 

BY PLANE: 

• From Newark Airport 

• Princeton Airporter 

• AirTrain Newark 

BY TRAIN

• From New York Penn Station 

• From Princeton Junction to Princeton - the Dinky

• A Note on Taxis

6.  LIVING IN PRINCETON

• Local Accommodation

• Graduate Student Housing Arrangements

• Baggage and Mail

• Bring with You vs. Buying upon Arrival

• Financial Matters

• Banking Information

• Health Matters (Medical Records, Student Health Plan, Dental and Vision Plan)

• Social Security & ITIN

• Income Tax 

• Motor Vehicle Services

7.  MARRIED STUDENTS

• Spouse Employment and Study

• Social Security Numbers

• Driver’s Licenses

• Day Care and Schools for Dependent Children

8.  CAMPUS RESOURCES

• Campus Tours 

• International Resources

• Office of Visa Services

• International Center

• International Organizations