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Mandatory Check-In

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all new and transfer F-1 and J-1 students report their arrival to NYU. The OISS offers Check-In workshops to enable students to meet this requirement. Failure to attend a mandatory Check-In workshop may jeopardize your ability to remain legally in the U.S.

At the workshop, the OISS will verify that your immigration documents are correct and explain your legal responsibilities. The workshop will last approximately 45 minutes. Latecomers will not be admitted. Limited seating.

You do NOT have to sign up. Arrive at least 10 minutes early. All remaining sessions are held at OISS.

September 10 (Wed) at 1 p.m.
September 12 (Fri) at 2 p.m.
September 12 (Fri) at 3:30 p.m.
September 17 (Wed) at 3:30 p.m.

Location: OISS

Documents to bring:

Passport
I-94 card
I-20 or DS-2019
Emergency contact information (U.S. and abroad)

You must also do the following before the OISS can report you to the DHS:

Add your U.S. address to the NYU system
Activate your NYU Email Address
Register for classes full-time. Contact your academic department for information on how to register. Refer to your acceptance letter, your school’s website, or the Registrar’s website for instructions.

The following people do not need to attend the workshop:

J-1 students sponsored by other organizations, such as Fulbright
Dependents of F-1 and J-1 NYU students (students must bring their dependent’s documents to the workshop)