Immigration and Federal Regulations

Information in this site is provided for the convenience of University of Arkansas students, scholars, faculty, staff, and other affiliates. It is subject to change based on revisions of federal regulations and/or changes in the interpretation of those regulations.

NOTE: Information provided here does not constitute legal advice, and ISS advisors are not attorneys. If you need legal counsel, please consult a qualified immigration attorney.

·         Maintaining F and J student status

·         Employment authorization

o        On-campus employment

o        Off-campus Employment

§         Economic necessity

§         F-1 Curricular practical training (COOP, internships, practicum)

§         F-1 Optional Practical Training

§         J-1 Academic training

o        J-2 employment authorization

o        H-1B temporary employment in a specialty occupations

                 Posting of Labor Condition Applications

·         Extension of Stay

o        F-1 extension of stay

o        J-1 program extension

·         Transfer to new program

·         Reinstatement

·         Diversity Visa Lottery

·         Reentry to US after brief travel abroad.

Reentry from Canada or Mexico or one of the contiguous islands.

·         Applying for a dependent visa for spouse or child

·         Income tax

·         Social Security Tax (FICA, Medicare).

·         Local Immigration Service Office information

o        Where to send Immigration forms

o        Detailed information about location of Ft. Smith Immigration office