The Office of International Student Services issues nonimmigrant visa documents required to stay in the U.S. Documents and services for students and dependents with F-1 and J-1 visas include: extension of stay, transfer of school, travel, employment and academic training.
Glossary of Documents and Abbreviations
| INS | Immigration and Naturalization Service |
| D/S | Duration of Status |
| F-1 | Nonimmigrant student visa --- [more information] |
| J-1 | Exchange visitor visa --- [more information] |
| CPT | Curricular Practical Training |
| OPT | Optional Practical Training |
| DSO | Designated School Official |
| RO | Responsible Officer |
| I-20 | Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) status |
| I-94 | Arrival/Departure Record |
| DS-2019 | Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) status |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization |