University of Michigan
International Center

home | events & workshops | mandatory immigration check-in for students

Mandatory Immigration Check-in for Students

Registration

Please visit the International Center front desk to register in advance for a session. You must register at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the session. To register for check-in, you must know your 8-digit UMID number and show your passport and I-20/DS-2019.

If you are an undergraduate student, check-in session will be part of International Undergraduate Orientation co-sponsored by the Office of New Students Programs and the International Center.

If you are a J-1 student and the form DS-2019 was issued by an organization other than the University of Michigan, please do not attend the check-in sessions. Please check line 2 (program sponsor) on your DS-2019.

Overview of Immigration Check-in

During the check-in program you will:

  • Receive a brief orientation to the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor
  • Learn about health insurance
  • Learn about immigration documents and regulations
  • Complete your immigration process

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program beginning.

The check-in program will last two and a half hours, and you must attend the entire session. Your dependents are not required to attend. Before you enter the Check-in program, an IC staff member will look at your immigration documents. If you do not have the required immigration documents or if you arrive late, YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the session and you will have to reschedule your appointment.

Check-in Presentation

Required immigration documents

You must bring the original and a photocopy (make the copies after you have entered the U.S.) of the following documents:

  • Your passport (picture page and current U.S. visa page)
  • I-20 (page 1) or DS-2019 (page 1)
  • Your Form I-94
  • If you have F-2 or J-2 dependents (spouse and children) who traveled with you to the U.S., bring their I-20/DS-2019s, Form I-94s, and passports, along with the photocopies of each as well.

Check-In Sessions

Date Time Location Room
Fri, May 3 2-4pm International Center Room 9
Mon, May 20 2-4pm International Center Room 9
Tue, Jun 4 3-5pm International Center Room 9
Mon, Jun 17 1-3pm International Center Room 9
Wed, Jul 10 1-3pm International Center Room 9
Thur, Jul 25 2-4pm International Center Room 9

Special Check-In Sessions (By invitation only. Registration is coordinated by the unit)

Date Time Location Room Unit
Thur, Jun 6 1-3pm Ross School of Business R2220 Global MBA
Mon, Jun 24 1-3:30pm Taubman 2210 Arch 3G
Wed, Jun 26 9am-12pm West Hall 411 ELI summer program
Mon, Jul 1 1-3:30pm Beyster Building (formerly CSE building) North Campus 1670 Financial Engineering
Fri, Jul 5 1-3:30pm Taubman 2210 Arch MUD
Wed, Jul 24 2-5pm CC Little 1518 GSI 

 

Last reviewed: 06/13