International Student Immigration Resources

Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)

Applying for a Visa: Obtaining and renewing the visa is a key component of a successful stay in the U.S.

Planning for U.S. Arrival: F-1 or J-1 international students are required to arrive at WashU by the form I-20 or DS-2019 start date.

Brown School: New Student Guide for International Students

Find Brown School’s resources for incoming international students.

Overseas Programs: Pre-arrival information for exchange students

Prepare for your arrival as an exchange student with resources from Overseas Programs.

Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)

After Arrival to U.S. & WashU: After arriving in St. Louis, see the steps to take to transition successfully.

Office for International Student Engagement (OISE)

Attend Orientation: Orientation programs at WashU provide information and experiences that will help to ease your transition.

The Graduate Center

The Graduate Center offers dedicated spaces, programming, resources and more for graduate and professional students at WashU.

Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)

Maintain Immigration Status: International students and their dependents must follow specific regulations in order to maintain immigration status. Maintaining your status means following all the rules of your visa and status as outlined by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Student Employment: F-1 and J-1 students are allowed to work on campus for no more than 20 hours per week during the regular semester, but may be employed full time during breaks between semesters. There are also two types of practical training for F‑1 students: curricular practical training and optional practical training.

Social Security Numbers (SSNs): Find information on how to apply for a SSN.

Health Care & Insurance: Learn about how health care and insurance works in the U.S.

Filing Taxes: Learn about how to file your taxes as an international student or scholar.

Job Opportunities on Campus

All on-campus positions are posted in Handshake and managed by the Career Center. 

English Language Support for Academic and Professional Communication

Courses to help you enhance your English language skills for academic and professional communication are offered throughout the university.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Career Resources

Prepare for life after WashU with these helpful Career Resources for International Students.

GoinGlobal

Get help finding job and internship opportunities both at home and abroad. GoinGlobal’s H1B Plus database provides millions of visa application listings for American employers seeking to hire international talent in the United States.

Immihelp

Articles and information on immigration and life as an international student.

Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)

Employment and Training: The status-specific resource pages provide comparisons of the types of employment for which F-1 and J-1 students may be eligible post-graduation, depending on each student’s individual circumstances. Always consult your OISS adviser before accepting any job offer or starting employment.

WashU Employee Status Options: If interested in exploring career paths at WashU, learn more about employment visa categories and conditions for WashU sponsorship.

Career Center’s Four Year Plan for International Students 

Check out this resource for a list of helpful things to do while attending WashU.