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Students:

Family members planning to travel to the US to visit their Emory student may need to apply for a B-1/B-2 visa. If desired, ISSS can create an optional invitation letter for an enrolled student's spouse, parent, or child. Request a family invitation letter by logging into ISSS Link.

Scholars:

 Scholars may use their employment or appointment letter from Emory in lieu of an invitation letter.

Before an initial I-20 or DS-2019 can be issued, international students must provide ISSS with documentation proving they have adequate funding. All financial documents should meet the following criteria:

  • Less than 12 months old at the time of the I-20 or DS-2019 Request submission
  • Written in English, or accompanied by official translation
  • Funds must be immediately available, i.e. liquid assets, or can be withdrawn to pay the student bill
  • If the account(s) is not in the student's name, students must include a completed Financial Sponsor Form.

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Atlanta’s culinary scene is particularly vibrant thanks to its diverse population. There are many unique options between the assortment of restaurants and grocery stores in our area. 

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The I-765 form is the application students submit to USCIS to apply for Optional Practical Training, the STEM Extension, and Severe Economic Hardship. USCIS provides Form I-765 instructions. Additionally, depending on how the application will be filed with USCIS (online or by mail), students can refer to one of the following ISSS resources:

  • Form I-983 is the Training Plan for the STEM Extension. 
  • Before a student can apply for the STEM Extension, they must complete this form with their employer.
  • During the STEM Extension, if there are any material changes to the information recorded in the Form I-983, the student is required to update the form and submit it to ISSS. Students can upload the new I-983 using the STEM OPT Employment Material Change Reporting e-form in ISSS Link.
  • Students will also complete this form to evaluate their STEM Extension at the 12-month mark and 24-month mark. 
  • They must also submit the Final Evaluation on page 5 within 10 calendar days of leaving their position or employer. 

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