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Mandatory Immigration Check-in for Students

Registration

Students in F-1 or J-1 status should visit the International Center front desk receptionist to register in advance for a check-in session.

Please Note: Undergraduate students who are required to attend the International Undergraduate Orientation co-sponsored by the Office of New Students Programs and the International Center should not register for a check-in with the International Center, since this orientation includes a check-in.

Important Note: 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 International Center mandatory check-in. 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
  • Sign-up for 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. 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, YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the session and you will have to reschedule your appointment.

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 and 3) or DS-2019 (page 1)
  • I-94 card (small white card in passport) front and back
  • 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, I-94s, and passports, along with the photocopies of each as well.

Sessions

Date Time Location Room
Wed, June 25 10am-noon International Center 9
Fri, June 27 1-3pm International Center 9
Fri, July 11 3-5pm International Center 9
Mon, July 21 10am-noon International Center 9
Thurs, July 31 2-4:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Wed, Aug 6 2-4:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Fri, Aug 8 2-4:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Tues, Aug 12 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Wed, Aug 13 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Thurs, Aug 14 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Fri, Aug 15 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Tues, Aug 19 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Tues, Aug 19 2pm-4:30pm Michigan Union Anderson, ABC
Wed, Aug 20 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Thurs, Aug 21 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Thurs, Aug 21 2pm-4:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Mon, Aug 25 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Tues, Aug 26 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Wed, Aug 27 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Pond, ABC
Thurs, Aug 28 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Anderson, ABC
Thurs, Aug 28 2pm-4:30pm Michigan Union Anderson, ABC
Fri, Aug 29 10am-12:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Fri, Aug 29 2pm-4:30pm Michigan Union Kuenzel
Change of Level Student check-in (does not include an orientation to U-M and Ann Arbor)
Date Time Location Room
Wed, Sept 3 3-4pm International Center 9
Thurs, Sept 4 3-4pm International Center 9

Last reviewed: 7/08