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PrattCard to Expand to Myrtle Avenue this Fall
Pratt to Hold Community "Design Jam" on July 11
Pratt to Celebrate its First Ever Endowed Professorship
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman Named Acting Fashion Design Chair
2009 Fine Arts Graduates Win Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards
Pratt Institute and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (the Partnership) recently announced a collaboration to expand the reach of PrattCard, Pratt’s student and faculty identification card, to businesses on the Myrtle Avenue commercial corridor at the start of the Fall 2009 semester. Once in place, Pratt students, faculty, and staff will be able to put a cash balance on their cards similar to a debit card that can be used to shop or dine at participating Myrtle Avenue businesses.
Pratt Institute Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and the Pratt Incubator for Sustainable Design Innovation will partner with Pratt Towers housing cooperative to hold a community “design jam” on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pratt Towers located at 333 Lafayette Avenue. Members of the community are invited to brainstorm possible residential uses for 60 square feet of unused space behind the towers that has remained empty for 15 years.
Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte and The Board of Trustees of Pratt Institute will hold a dinner to celebrate the establishment of The Marc Rosen Distinguished Visiting Chair in Design on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at The Gramercy Park Hotel Roof at Two Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The event will include a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner, and will celebrate the first endowed professorship in the history of Pratt Institute.
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, a Pratt alumna and fashion design executive with over 15 years of experience, has been named acting chair of the Institute’s Fashion Design Department. Pailes-Friedman, who has taught in Pratt’s fashion and industrial design departments since 1998, will begin her appointment July 1, 2009. She replaces Rosie DePasquale, who is stepping down after serving as chair of the Fashion Design Department since 2000 to work on the launch of her yoga accessories and clothing line. DePasquale will return in the spring 2010 semester as a full-time professor.
Pratt Institute department of fine arts graduate students Charlotte Meyer and Kris Scheifele won 2009 Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards for their accomplishments in sculpture and painting, respectively. Through this award program, Meyer and Scheifele will each receive a $15,000 grant and will also participate in a group exhibition at the Cue Art Foundation in Chelsea, New York in spring of 2010.
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200 willoughby avenue
brooklyn, ny 11205
144 west 14th street
new york, ny 10011
(718) 636-3600
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Office of International Affairs
at Pratt Brooklyn Campus
tel: (718) 636-3674
fax: (718) 636-3497
Office Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
Summer Hours:
9:00am- 4:00pm
Office of International Affairs
at Pratt Manhattan 14th Street Campus
2nd Tuesday of each month
12:00pm-4:00pm.
Room 207A
For Admissions info:
(800) 331-0834 or
(718) 636-3669
The following documents are required for travel and re-entry to the U.S. The OIA also recommends that you carry these items whenever traveling within the U.S.A.
1. An unexpired passport valid at least six months into the future.
2. An unexpired I-20 or DS-2019 with a travel signature no more than six months old.
3. An unexpired F-1 or J-1 visa stamp valid for further entries into the United States.
4. Proof of full-time enrollment in the form of a Letter of Enrollment from the Registrar’s Office.
5. Proof of financial ability, i.e., documentation verifying your funding source as indicated in Section 8 of your I-20 or Section 5 of the DS-2019; this may include personal or family bank statements, affidavits of support, or copies of your scholarship letter.
The travel signature on your Form I-20 is valid for a maximum of six months.
You may use your I-20 to enter the U.S. as long as you are a continuing, full-time student and all the information on it remains the same. If you are unable to maintain full-time matriculation, or if the information on your I-20 changes, contact an OIA advisor.
If you are returning to the U.S. after a leave of absence and/or an absence of more than 5 months, you must obtain a new I-20 prior to re-entry. Contact an OIA advisor if this applies to you.
Upon entry to the U.S., a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer will issue an I-94 card to you that will indicate the date of entry and grant you F-1 status for duration of status (F-1 D/S). If your I-94 card indicates anything other than F-1 D/S, contact an OIA advisor immediately upon return.
The OIA recommends that you make photocopies of your travel documents (I-20 and I-94 card) for safekeeping.
The travel signature on your Form DS-2019 is valid for a maximum of six months.
You may use your DS-2019 to enter the U.S. as long as you are a continuing, full-time student and all the information on it remains the same. If you are unable to maintain full-time matriculation, or if the information on your DS-2019 changes, contact an OIA advisor.
Upon entry to the U.S., an immigration officer will issue an I-94 card to you that will indicate the date of entry and grant you J-1 status for duration of status (J-1 D/S). If your I-94 card indicates anything other than J-1 D/S, contact an OIA advisor immediately upon return.
The OIA recommends that you make photocopies of your travel documents (DS-2019 and I-94 card) for safekeeping.
Instructions for Deferred Inspection at Newark Airport
*Go to Newark Airport
*Visit terminal B or C (Deferred Inspection)
-Be sure to have immigration documents present (I-20, DS-2019 or H1-B approval, I-94 card, passport)
-Be sure to have letter from International Services
*You must arrive to the Deferred Inspection area before 11:00 am, Monday – Friday.
International students and scholars are often surprised to learn that they have tax filing obligations while they are presently in the United States, even if you’ve never worked.
OIA does not answer questions concerning individual tax situations.
Students and scholars should consult the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), local and state tax agencies, and tax professionals for advice and guidance regarding their individual situations. The deadline to file tax forms is April 15.
For information on Federal and New York State taxes as well as Tax Treaty information, refer to the following links:
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a professional organization that promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. NAFSA provides resources for both international education professionals and students. The NAFSA tax resource page provides links to tax pages and frequently asked questions. Visit the NAFSA page for more information.
United States immigration law places responsibility upon the individual student to know and follow all relevant immigration regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may have very severe consequences for your ability to study, seek employment, or even remain in the United States. Please read the list below carefully and contact the OIA regarding any questions you may have regarding the following regulations: (download the Reference Guide for International Students)
For further information or to be considered for admission to the program, please contact
Pratt Institute
Office of International Affairs
Lower level Main Building
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 636-3674
The primary mission of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) is to centralize information regarding all international concerns so that the campus community will have a single place to turn to. The OIA presently serves a population of over 1,000 students and scholars who consider this office to be their vehicle for guiding them successfully through Pratt’s system
One of the goals of this office is to further develop a social structure that will foster a broad cross-cultural exchange between the various international student groups, the American population, and the community at large. The OIA invites all international students to join the Pratt Institute Student Association (PISA), which the OIA advises.
The academic goals are twofold. The first goal is to familiarize the international student with the American system of post-secondary education. The second goal is to promote a conducive atmosphere for monitoring student progress while effectively supporting the campus effort to mainstream international students whose cultural background may differ from their American counterparts.
The administrative objective of this office will be to further coordinate our functions with other offices to ensure more meaningful collaboration of services to the international student body. Referrals are given to ensure that students receive appropriate assistance at Pratt as well as outside agencies.
Immigration counseling, including aid with extension of stay and interpreting federal regulations, completing employment requests and other matters pertaining to students leaving and re-entering the United States, are important functions of this office.
The OIA offers both individual and group counseling services. These services are conducted by utilizing both informal and formal advising techniques.
Click on the following link, which will take you to the Pratt Portal, then login using your Onekey:
Please see the International Affairs calendar for OPT workshops schedule
The Study Abroad Program differs from the Exchange Programs. Study Abroad programs are programs where a group of Pratt students study together in another country. These programs are under the umbrella of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.
Students who are interested to pursue a study abroad program not offered by Pratt should see their academic advisor for assistance.
The Office of International Affairs only administers the Exchange Program. The exchange program is where students from Pratt exchange with students from partner schools. Eligibility is strict and competition is very high. For more information, see the section on this page called “exchange program.”
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REQUIRED:
1) Your most recent SEVIS I-20 should be signed.
- Additionally, you should take all I-20s ever issued to you, even Language School I-20s.
2) Your valid passport. Which should be valid at least six (6) months into the future.
3) Your original EAD (practical training card)
4) Valid F-1 entry visa (if your visa has expired, it is vital that you have sufficient time to obtain the visa.) You should speak with an international student advisor and check out http://travel.state.gov/links.html before leaving the USA
5) If you have a job, you must carry a letter on company letterhead, stating your job title, job description, salary as well as the begin and end dates of your employment with a statement that the employer expects you back to work on a given date
If you do not have a job it is highly risky to travel. Your OPT may be terminated and you may not be allowed to re-enter the USA. If your F1 entry visa has expired and you do not have a job, I suggest that you do not travel.
In this case I suggest that you bring financial documentation showing that you have at least $1500 of funds per month for living expenses.
If the funds are not yours, I suggest that you get a notarized affidavit of support from whoever provides the financial (bank) statement for you, see our website www.pratt.edu/oia/checklist for a sample of the affidavit of support.
UCIS, in Vermont, must receive your application by the completion date of the I-20. When you apply for OPT, the I-20 is shortened (section 5) to reflect the exact completion date of that particular semester. If your OPT application is not received by that date, your OPT application will be denied and there is nothing the OIA will be able to do to assist you.
And we invite students to do so by participating in one of Pratt’s nine international exchange programs.
The Institute’s emphasis on diversity and the global exchange of knowledge is reflected in the selection of distinguished schools in Australia, England, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Scotland and Sweden. Each partnership school offers a program of classes in fine arts and design or architecture which are uniquely tied to the history and traditions of the country. Living in a different environment will encourage students to develop a broader view of life in the United States and of their work in art, design, & architecture.
The program consists of one semester of full-time study in a host country or two in Italy and is designed for students in their junior year. Students may register for classes in their chosen major or may elect to take courses in different areas. All courses completed with a passing grade will be credited toward the student’s degree program.
This international program is based on exchange. Therefore, all exchange programs are contingent upon the enrollment of students at Pratt from the nine partnership schools.
The Institute’s emphasis on diversity and the global exchange of knowledge is reflected in the selection of distinguished schools in Australia, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands and Scotland. Each partnership school offers a program of classes in fine arts and design or architecture which are uniquely tied to the history and traditions of the country. Living in a different environment will encourage students to develop a broader view of life in the United States and of their work in art, design, & architecture.
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Give us a day or two to correct the problem and then try again.
Non F-1 students click on the following link, which will take you to the Pratt Portal, then login using your Onekey:
F-1 students click on the following link, which will take you to the Pratt Portal, then login using your Onekey:
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For information and the form, for the transfer process, refer to the following links:
There are two types of on-campus employment:
1. Student Help (Undergrad., and Grad. students), paid by the hour, paid by-weekly
2. Graduate Assistant (Grad. Students Only)- awarded by department, paid twice /semester, no time sheets
To get a job, you can ask your department, look for signs on campus, or visit the student employment office in Dekalb Hall, rm. 103.
You are limited to 20 hours per week (part-time).
You cannot work for two student help jobs, or a student help job and a grad. assistant job.
You can have two grad assistant jobs.
You can start to work after you get your social security number.
Eligible students will apply in February for the following year. The application consists of an essay, interview, letter of recommendation, and portfolio review. The Exchange Committee nominates students based on the entire application. Nominated students are placed at partner schools based on the number of students coming from the international schools. Some schools reserve the right to accept or reject applications.
Once the students are accepted, they will register for the PEX 400 course for 12-18 credits. Tuition and fees are paid at Pratt. There may be additional incidental fees to be paid to the partner school. If housing is exchanged, students must reserve and pay for a room in Willoughby Residence Hall.
Students must inform Pratt of any schedule changes within two weeks after arrival, so the PEX 400 contract can be adjusted. After receiving the transcripts, students will get a grade of Pass or Fail for PEX 4OO. The Pass or Fail grade will not be calculated into the student's GPA. If a student fails the term, he or she must repeat the classes.
All students are responsible for ensuring that they have adequate health insurance to study abroad. This insurance should cover such potentialities as emergency evacuation, family reunion and 24-hour medical assistance. The student may want to carry additional travel insurance for things such as baggage loss and trip cancellation.
If additional financial assistance is needed for extra costs such as airfare and currency conversion, please speak to a financial aid advisor.
Definition: Post-Completion Practical Training Paid employment directly related to your major area of study after completion of studies.
For more information on OPT refer to the following links:
Refer to the links below to download the following documents:
Info sheet
Completion of Studies form
Cover letter
Photo_info
Definition: Pre-Completion Practical Training paid employment directly related to your major area of study before completion of studies
Who is eligible to apply?
F-1 students who have been full-time and maintaining lawful status for at least one academic year (2 semesters)
What are the requirements?
Be registered full-time and in good academic standing
Should I have a job offer to apply?
No specific job offer is required but you are advised to secure a job offer in order not to lose part or all of your practical training period
Can I apply any time before I complete my program?
You can apply full-time or part-time during annual vacation and other times when Pratt is not in session and you are currently enrolled and eligible and you have
pre-registered full time for the next semester
Do I change status?
No
When can I start employment?
As soon as you get the “Employment Authorization Document” (EAD) from Immigration
Do I pay taxes?
Yes except for the Social Security Tax (FICA) if you have been in the U.S. for less than 5 years
Can I travel outside the U.S.?
Yes. Unlike when applying for OPT based on completion of studies, you can travel while this application is pending.
What documents do I need to travel outside the U.S.?
A valid passport, a valid F-1 visa, and a current signature of the International Advisor on pg 3 of your I-20.
Can I engage in another 1 year of practical training if I pursue another degree?
Yes. You are eligible for another year of OPT Practical training if you go into a higher degree level (i.e. Associate to Bachelor’s)
What documents do I have to get to apply?
• A letter signed by your Chairman/ Academic Advisor to confirm your progress in your program of study
• $ 180 money order, payable to DHS/CIS (Department of Homeland Security/ Citizenship & Immigration Services)
• 2 photos (passport style)
• Current Pratt Institute I-20 and all previous I-20s that you may have in your possession from Pratt Institute or from other
schools that you have attended before transferring to Pratt Institute
• A valid passport (old passport also if you have one)
Shall I go to the OIA for assistance?
Yes. OPT workshops will be held to assist you with completing your forms.
Where do I send my application?
To the following address:
DHS/CIS (Department of Homeland Services/ Citizenship & Immigration Services)
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT. 05479-0001
Do I send it by regular mail?
You should send your application by priority mail with return receipt
Definition: ECONOMIC HARDSHIP is a financial crisis which prevents you from meeting your overall expenses while pursuing your studies in the U.S.
What are the Requirements?
• Full time registration and in good academic standing
• Demonstrate that on-campus employment is not available or is insufficient
• Demonstrate that part-time off-campus employment will not interfere with studies
• Evidence of the claimed unforeseen circumstances causing the economic hardship
What other documents are required to apply for economic hardship?
• Chairperson/ Academic Advisor’s confirmation of your Completion Date of Studies
• Degree Audit (pick up from the Registrars’ office)
• $180 money order (Immigration fee) made payable to USCIS (US Citizenship
Immigration Services)
• Valid passport with the stapled 1-94 card (old passport also if you have one)
• Pratt I-20 and any previous I-20’s from Pratt or any other schools
• 2 Photos (Passport style)
• Letter explaining the circumstances of your economic hardship and why other
employment options are unavailable or insufficient
• Supporting documentation to prove what you’ve explained in your letter
Can I work full time?
You cannot work more that 20 hours a week during the Fall and Spring semesters (20 hours include on and off campus). You can work full time only during Pratt vacations.
Example of Circumstances that Cause Economic Hardship:
Unforeseen circumstances such as:
• Substancial fluctuations in the valued of the currency or exchange rates
• Unexpected changes in the financial condition of the sponsor
• Medical bills, etc.
Who is eligible to Apply?
Students who are in valid F-1 status for at least 1 academic year (2 semesters)
What kind of documents provide evidence of economic hardship?
• Letter from the applicant addressed to Immigration explaining the unforeseen circumstances which led to the hardship
• Letter from the financial sponsor accompanied by certified documents to corroborate the hardship described in the letter.
When can I start working?
When you receive the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from Immigration
How long can I engage in employment for economic hardship?
12 months, unless your studies end before the 12 month period
NOTICE: You must not work beyond the date authorized on your EAD
Do I need a job offer to apply?
No
Is employment limited to my field of study?
No
Can I travel outside the U.S.?
No- your travel will be restricted with this employment.
Do I have to pay taxes?
Yes, except Social Security Tax (FICA) if you have been in the United States for less than 5 years.
Can I engage in one year of practical training after I complete my studies?
Yes. Economic need work permission does not affect your eligibility for optional practical training.
Where do I get assistance to apply for economic hardship?
Call the Office of International Affairs for an appointment (718) 636-3674.
Where do I send my application?
DHS/CIS (Department of Homeland Security/ Citizenship and Immigration Services)
75 Lower Weldon Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
Should I send it regular mail?
Send your application by Priority mail with Certified Mail.
Definition: Curricular Practical Training is paid employment which is an integral or important part of your curriculum
Who is eligible to apply?
Students in lawful f-1 status who have been full-time and maintaining lawful status for at least 9 consecutive months.
What are the requirements to apply?
• Be in good academic standing (min. 2.0 for undergrad, min. 3.0 for graduate)
• Have a job offer
• Registration in an internship course
• Maintaining lawful f-1 status for at least 9 consecutive months
What documents do you need to apply?
• A valid passport
• The form I-20
• A letter from your department (chair/academic advisor) certifying:
1. The training is an integral part of your program
2. The internship course you are registered for
3. Your progress in your program of study
4. Your expected completion date
• A letter from the employer on letterhead stating:
1. Period of your training (begin and end dates)
2. Number of hours/week
3. Description of your job
4. Name and location of the company
5. Paid employment
• Your registration for the semester
How do you apply?
You take an appointment to meet with the international student advisor at the oisa to submit the above requested documents the advisor will assist you in completing immigration forms and authorizes your curriculum practical training on page 4 of your i-20.
Do you pay taxes?
Yes, except the social security tax (fica) if you have been less then 5 years in the u.S.
Paid employment without authorization is illegal
Continuing to work beyond the date authorized on your i-20 is also illegal.
Passport
You should keep your passport valid for a minimum of six months into the future. You may consult your country’s consulate or embassy in the U.S. to renew your passport when necessary.
Consulate officials will tell you what forms and fee, if any, are required for renewal. If you are required to supply a letter affirming that you are matriculated at Pratt and are a full-time student, you can request such a letter from the Office of International Affairs or Registrar’s Office.
An individual primarily teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting at post-secondary accredited educational institutions, museums, libraries, or similar types of institutions. A professor may also conduct research, unless disallowed by the sponsor.
Documents needed for Professor:
Offer letter from Human Resources
Financial documentation
Health Insurance
Pratt application for DS 2019
+ Application for DS 2019
A professor, research scholar, specialist, or a person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the United States on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at research institutions, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited educational institutions, or similar types of institutions.
Examples include educators, scientists, research fellows, writers, and museum administrators. The short-term scholar may also engage in collaborative research.
Short-term scholars are required to comply with Exchange Visitor Program insurance requirements and, where applicable, will be subject to the 2-year home country physical presence requirement the same as any exchange visitor.
Visit of less than three weeks and other short-term programs.
The short-term scholar category is not subject to the three –week minimum length of program requirement [22 C.F.R. § 62.8(b)] to which most other exchange visitors (including the professor and research scholar categories) are subject. It is therefore an ideal category for programs and visits of short-term duration lasting anywhere from one day to a maximum of six months.
22 C.F.R. § 62.21(g)
Documents needed for Short-term scholar
Offer letter from the Head of the Academic Department
Financial documentation
Health Insurance
Pratt Application for DS 2019
+ Application for DS 2019
The Department of Homeland Security would like for you to contact them regarding your concerns. Please read the information below and follow the directions
The Department of Homeland Security’s Travel Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs--like airports and train stations--or crossing U.S. borders, including:
• denied or delayed airline boarding
• denied or delayed entry into and exit from the U.S. at a port of entry or border checkpoint
• continuously referred to additional (secondary) screening
DHS TRIP is a central gateway to address
• watch list misidentification issues
• situations where travelers believe they have faced screening problems at ports of entry
• situations where travelers believe they have been unfairly or incorrectly delayed, denied boarding or identified for additional screening at our nation’s transportation hubs
DHS TRIP is part of an effort by the State Department and Homeland Security to welcome legitimate travelers while still securing our country from those who want to do us harm.
People who have been repeatedly identified for additional screening can file an inquiry to have erroneous information corrected in DHS systems.
The DHS TRIP form may not be submitted online at this time as DHS is making upgrades to their system. Travelers seeking redress may continue to mail, fax or email as an attachment the DHS TRIP Traveler Inquiry Form.
Use the information below to mail, fax or email as an attachment the DHS Traveler Redress Form:
Please mail the completed form and copies of identity documents to:
DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP)
601 South 12th Street, TSA-901
Arlington, VA 22202-4220
Please fax the completed form and copies of identity documents to:
(866) 672-8640 or (571) 227-1925
Please e-mail the completed form and copies of identity documents to:
TRIP@dhs.gov
The Department of Homeland Security safeguards the privacy of any personal information that you provide in your inquiry to DHS TRIP. This information will be protected and will only be shared in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) and as provided in the Privacy Impact Assessment published for DHS TRIP.
The information that you provide will be used to process your request for redress. To process your request, DHS TRIP will share this information within the Department and outside the Department with components or entities that can help address the underlying issues regarding your redress request. DHS TRIP may share information about you with airlines or other third parties where necessary to implement the redress resolution.
In very limited circumstances, information from an individual may be shared for reasons not related to the redress process. For example, if a person were to submit information indicating illegal activity, such as providing a fraudulent passport or driver’s license, this information may be turned over to appropriate authorities for proper investigation. In addition, information may be shared with the National Archives and Records Administration for proper handling of government records or when specifically relevant to litigation involving the Federal government or when necessary to protect the person who provided the information from the harm of identity theft in the case of a data breach affecting this system.
Jane Bush, director, International Student Affairs, was an invited panelist on "Ethics in Foreign Student Advising," held at CUNY's Second Annual Conference on Immigration Law and Policy, Baruch College, March 1999.
Visa
A visa stamp placed inside your passport by the U.S. consul abroad is needed to enter the U.S.. Your visa shows the latest date on which you can apply to enter this country (the expiration date) and indicates the kind of visa you have (usually F-1).
Should you need to renew your visa in order to re-enter the U.S. you will need to visit the U.S. consulate in your home country or another country where you are traveling. It is not possible to renew an F-1 while you are within the borders of the U.S.. (Note: As long as you maintain student status, have a valid passport, and have an I-94 stamped D/S, you may remain in the U.S. with an expired visa). Visit your international student advisor well before you leave the U.S. to make certain your travel documents are in order.
All students receiving the I-20 will request the F-1 visa for self and F-2 for spouse and children if appropriate. If you have received an IAP-66 then you will request a J-1 visa for self and J-2 for spouse/children if appropriate.
When you apply for a visa at an American embassy or consulate, a consular official will interview you. The interview usually lasts only two or three minutes. It is good to understand that the main purpose of the visa interview is for you to "prove" to the consular officials that you WILL RETURN to your home country after finishing your academic program. Of course, it is impossible to actually prove or know that a person will or will not do something in the future. Thus, the consular official must believe that you will return to your home country, or the visa will not be issued.
You can reassure the consular officials by talking about the things that tie you to your home: family, property, employment.
Here are some specific suggestions to help you prepare for your visa interview:
* Anticipate that the interview will be conducted in English and not in your native language.
Chairs have approved only these majors to take programs at only these schools.
Form I-94
The I-94 card issued to you upon arrival shows that you have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. and is usually stapled onto the U.S. visa page of your passport. It contains an eleven-digit identification number, called your ADMISSION number, used by the DHS to keep track of your arrival and departure from the U.S.. The I-94 card is usually collected each time you depart from the U.S. and a new one is issued upon reentry, except in cases of trips of thirty days or less to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.
I-94 cards issued to F-1 holders usually do not indicate an expiration date. Rather, student I-94 cards simply indicate that the bearer may remain in the U.S. for the Duration of Status(D/S). This means that a student is authorized to remain in the U.S. while pursuing the program of study described on his or her current SEVIS I-20 form. If you have an I-94 card with a specific expiration date, you must either leave the U.S. before the expiration date or apply to the DHS for an extension of stay before the card expires. Procedures for extending your stay vary according to visa type. Consult the Office of International Affairs for specific instructions.
It contains:
• Your admission number
• Port of entry into the United States
• Date of your arrival
• Visa category
• Period of admittance in the United States
Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20)
These basic travel documents are issued by Pratt and are used to obtain your visa. The SEVIS I-20 form describes your degree program and field of study, your expected date of completion and the means by which you will finance your U.S. study. This document also establishes your eligibility for such things as employment benefits and re-entry permission after traveling abroad. If you change your degree level, program or field of study, you must speak to an advisor in OIA in order to have your record released to your new school.
In order to obtain your SEVIS I-20, you must complete the I-20 Request Forms found in the enrollment guide or at the link directly below. Read the instructions carefully.
Keep your SEVIS I-20 in a safe place with your passport and I-94 card. If you travel outside the U.S., your International student advisor must sign page 3 of your SEVIS I-20 form before you leave the country to certify that you are enrolled and otherwise eligible for re-entry in the same status. Be sure to take your SEVIS I-20 with you when you leave your country for the first time. Then take it with you when you travel outside the U.S. again.
An individual primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project at research institutions, corporate research facilities, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited educational institutions, or similar types of institutions. The research scholar may also teach or lecture, unless disallowed by the sponsor.
Documents needed for Research Scholar
Offer letter from the Head of the Academic Department
Approval from Provost’s office in writing
Financial documentation
Health Insurance
Pratt Application for DS 2019
+ Application for DS 2019
All accepted inbound exchange students must fill out the Pratt Institute Application for Accepted Inbound Exchange Students packet and send all original documents to the Office of International Affairs at:
Pratt Institute
Office of International Affairs
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Attn: Semester Exchange/Mia Schleifer
Tel: 718-636-3674
Please send all original documents. DO NOT FAX!
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