交换学生
Each year the Center for Global Education welcomes students from overseas institutions to complete one to two semesters of academic study at 中北书院. Exchange students have the opportunity to participate in campus life and be immersed in American culture. Please see the information below regarding visa information specific to exchange students, as well as a list of our global partners.
Exchange Student J-1 Visa Information
The DS-2019 form is used to obtain a j - 1签证 and must be in the possession of the student at the time of entry into the U.S. The student must also pay the I-901 fee prior to applying for the visa. 要支付I-901费用，请到 U.S. 入境及海关 网站. The DS-2019 form is dated for the academic semester(s) the student plans to attend. 学生可以进入美国.S. 到 30天 before the start date listed on this form and may stay 到 30天 following the expiration date of the DS-2019.
J-1身份的维持:
SEVIS验证
- An exchange student's SEVIS record must be Validated no later than 30天 after the program start date. All students are required to report to the Associate Director, 国际学生服务 and Engagement within the first week of classes at the beginning of every fall term.
维护所需文件
- 交换学生是 at all times expected to maintain a:
- 有效的ds - 2019
- 有效护照
- I-94标D/S(截至4月30日), 2013 Chicago O'Hare international airport will no longer issue a paper form I-94. New students will be advised on how to print their I-94 record during orientation.)
状态持续时间
- D/S stands for "duration of status" and refers to the program period listed at item 3 on the Form DS-2019. The definition of J-1 "duration of status" is the period specified on the Form DS-2019 "plus a period of 30天 for the purpose of travel and departure from the USA".
Engage in appropriate activities
- A student is expected to carry a full-time course of study (12-15 credit hours per semester) and maintain "good" academic standing. No student may drop under the full course load requirement under any circumstances unless otherwise advised by the Associate Director, 国际学生服务 and Engagement. Exchange students may 不 count online courses towards their fulltime requirement.
Be employed only with authorization
- Unauthorized employment is a violation of program status. An exchange student's participation is subject to termination when he or she engages in unauthorized employment. 交换学生是 不 allowed to take any part in any off-campus employment. 学生 can seek guidance from the Associate Director, 国际学生服务 and Engagement regarding on-campus employment opportunities. Exchange students may work 到 20 hours per week during the academic year. Government sponsored students are 不 allowed to work on campus as mandated by their program.
携带健康保险
- Every exchange student is required to purchase health insurance through GeoBlue regardless of whether or 不 they have coverage in their home country. This insurance must be maintained throughout the entire program participation period.
护照更新 - Your passport must be kept valid for a minimum period of 6 months into the future.
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