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Great News!
International Student and Scholar Services is now able to process many of these requests through our new electronic ISSS Student and Scholar Portal!
Please note: There are different ways to login whether you are a new/currently enrolled student, student who is no longer enrolled (those on OPT/STEM OPT), or faculty/staff/scholar.
Once logged in, choose “Control Panel” to get to the available requests.
- For faculty/staff/scholars, most requests (except for Form 13-S and TN) are being processed through the Scholar Portal. There is also a special process for E-3s within the Scholar Portal.
- For students, the type of request will depend on where you are on your program (i.e. pre-arrival, currently enrolled, post-completion).These are listed below:
- Pre-arrival:
- Dependent (add/update/remove), Intent to Enroll, Arrival Information, Reprint I-20/DS-2019
- Check-in (30 days before your program start date):
- Dependent (add), Arrival Information, Applying for a Social Security Number, Applying for a Driver’s License, Reprint I-20/DS-2019
- Currently Enrolled:
- Dependent (add), Applying for a Social Security Number, Applying for a Driver’s License, Request Travel Signature, Reprint I-20/DS-2019, Program Extension, Transfer Out, OPT Request (F students), OPT Employer Update (F students)
- Post-Completion (graduated):
- OPT Request, OPT Employer Update, OPT Cap-Gap Request, Reprint I-20/DS-2019, Transfer Out, Contact Information Update (only for those who can no longer login to my.olemiss.edu)
- Please note: The STEM OPT Extension Request and Employer Update will not be available in the Scholar Portal at this time.
- Pre-arrival:
We are working to add more requests and functionality and appreciate your patience as we transition to this new system.
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Admissions
Insurance
- Insurance Plan Homepage
- UnitedHealthCare Certificate of Coverage 2021-2022
- UnitedHealthCare Summary of Benefits 2021-2022
- My Account (for printing your ID card and enrolling Dependents)
- J-Visa Status Health Insurance Requirement
Insurance Waivers
Participation is mandatory for all international students except Permanent Residents and H1B visa holders. Exemptions may be considered on the basis of stated exemption requirements available at:
Student Health Insurance Requirements and Exemptions
If you qualify for a waiver, you must submit a waiver request through the UHC StudentResources page. You can submit your waiver request by going here and selecting “Waive Coverage“. Waiver requests must be renewed each semester.
The deadline for Fall 2021 waivers is September 20, 2021. No waiver requests will be accepted after this date.
Scholars
H-1B
- H-1B Applications are now managed through our Scholar Portal at http://isss.olemiss.edu
- See more information about the new process here.
- H-1B Department Support Letter (.doc) (sample)
- H-1B Employment Verification Letter (for scholars traveling abroad)
J-1
- J-Visa Status Health Insurance Requirement
- J-1 Applications (both new and extension) are now managed through our Scholar Portal at http://isss.olemiss.edu
J-2
- J-2 Employment Authorization (PDF)
- J-1 Dependent Applications are now managed through our Scholar Portal at http://isss.olemiss.edu
- See more information about the new process here.
J-1 Transfer
Permanent Residency
TN, O-1, and Other Related Documents
Current Students
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- CPT – Curricular Practical Training Application Packet
- How To Apply For A Social Security Number
- Information Update Form
- Intensive English Program Student Extension of Stay
- Request Form
- SEVIS Transfer Out
F-1
J-1
J-2
OPT - Optional Practical Training
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- Optional Practical Training Pre-Completion and Post-Completion Application Packet
- STEM OPT Application Packet(Students interested in the STEM OPT extension need to complete the STEM Extension Application, G-1145, Form I-765, OPT reporting and Form I-983)
- Form G-1145 (not used for applications filed online with USCIS)
- Form I-765 (to be submitted with OPT application) On this page, go to Forms and Document Downloads and select Form I-765 for the latest version. If filing online, create the draft of the I-765 in your USCIS account.)
- OPT Reporting
- Form I-983
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Some forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader/editor. Note that all forms must be signed and submitted along with requested supporting documentation to the appropriate staff person or campus unit.