Social Security Administration on Campus
The Social Security Administration will be on campus on August 19th.
Come to 105 B.B. Comer between 2 and 4:45pm and apply for your social security number.
You will need to bring following documents with you:
• The completed SSN Student Employment Verification Form (Formatted to Old UA Letterhead and New UA Letterhead as PDF and DOC) NOTE: Only required of Students on F-1 and J-1 Visas and J-1 Student Intern Visa holders. J-1 Scholars and those with work visa permits do not require a letter.
• Your original, valid passport
• Form I-94: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home. More information can be found at: www.cbp.gov/i94.
• Your most recent and/or stamped Form I-20 (F-1 Students) or Form DS-2019 (J-1 Students/Scholars)
• International Faculty and Staff in other visa statuses should take the document that proves that status (e.g. I-797 Approval Notice for H-1B visa holders, EAD Card, I-94 Card marked for TN Status, etc.)
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The deadline to submit the insurance waiver is September 10th 2019. Please submit this form to the Student Health Center by that date if you are opting out of the UA student plan. The waiver can be found here.
Insurance for Spouse and Dependents
If you are on UA's insurance policy, you can enroll your spouse and dependent children into the University of Alabama insurance plan. To add your spouse and dependents to your policy, please complete the dependent enrollment form.
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Online Course Limits
F-1 and J-1 students are required to maintain a full-time course load during fall and spring semesters. Full time enrollment generally means Graduate students must enroll for at least 9 credits and Undergraduate students must enroll for at least 12 credits every semester. Full details on enrollment requirements and exceptions can be found here.
For F-1 visa holders only 1 on-line class (i.e. 3 credit hours) per semester may count towards a “full course of study.” For example, an undergraduate student is required to register for 12 credits per semester to maintain full time status. Of the 12 required hours only 3 credit hours may be on-line. Any additional hours above the 12 required hours for an undergraduate student may be either regular campus classes or on-line.
J-1 visa holders cannot count any online classes toward their full time enrollment requirements.
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Change of Address
All non-U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. are required update their address within 10 days of any change of address.
F-1 and J-1 visa holders should update their address in myBama, and ISSS will report the change to the Department of Homeland Security in SEVIS.
All other visa holders (those not on an F-1 or J-1 visa) should update their address both in myBama and with US Citizenship and Immigration Services by submitting the Form AR-11 online at this website: https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange.
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Important Travel Reminders
If you are on F or J visa status, please make sure you have a valid travel signature on your F-1/F-2 I-20 or J-1/J-2 DS-2019. Also, please be sure to maintain the validity of your passport at all times.
When you enter the U.S. in non-immigrant status, your period of stay reflected on your Form I-94 and may be limited to the expiration date of your passport, even if your visa or USCIS Approval Notice expires at a later date.
Please be sure to send a copy of your new I-94 (and visa if applicable) to International Student & Scholar Services at international@ua.edu each time you return to the U.S. To print a copy of your I-94 document visit www.cbp.gov/i94.
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Success and Growth in the US Workshop
Dr. Nahree Doh would like to invite you to a workshop that will help you adjust better in the US and provide you opportunities to share your experiences with fellow international students. This workshop will benefit anyone who wants to explore and understand self in the US and is interested in striving for personal growth.
The workshop will take place every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 for 14 weeks and Dr. Doh will collect applications on August 21st and 28th from 3:30 to 4:30 at 105 BB Comer Hall.
http://international.ua.edu/programs-activities/success-and-growth-in-the-u-s/
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Academic Calendar
August 21st, 2019: Classes begin
August 28th, 2019: Last day to add a course
Last day to drop a course without a "W"
September 2nd, 2019: UA offices closed
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