Current Students
As an international student on an F-1 or J-1 visa, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are maintaining proper immigration status. Below is some important information that you should follow to assist you in maintain your status.
F-1 Status
Most international students are in this status, as it enables study toward a specific educational objective.
J-1 Student Status
The J-1 student category is an option for students who receive qualifying financial sponsorship or who are participating in a formal university exchange program.
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Additional Important Information
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Maintaining Your Immigration Status
As an international student on an F-1 visa, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are maintaining proper immigration status.
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Working in the U.S.
Working in the U.S.
International students are generally permitted to work part-time on-campus as long as you are maintaining your F-1 or J-1 status.
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Travel & Reentry
International students in the U.S. need to be aware of several things when leaving from or returning to the U.S.
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Driving in the U.S.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts allows some international students and scholars to use their home country license while in the U.S.
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Taxes
ALL international students and scholars in the U.S. are required to file some type of U.S. tax form.
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Culture Shock and U.S. Culture
Most people traveling outside of their own countries experience a level of culture shock – the process of adjusting to a new country and new culture. Even people who have lived in numerous countries experience culture shock every time they go to a new place. Given time, culture shock will lessen.
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