These pages contain important and useful information for international students related to your visa and immigration status as you join the BU community, throughout your time at BU and as you prepare to leave BU once your program is complete. To make it easier to find what you need, when you need it, the information is organized around where you are in your life cycle at BU.
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Pre-Arrival
Information for admitted international students on student immigration sponsorship, visa applications and planning your travel to the US.
Arrival
Information about new student orientation, mandatory ISSO check-in and tips for success as you begin your program of study.
While at BU
Information about connecting with the ISSO, maintaining your immigration status, and travel and employment authorization requirements during your program of study.
Continued Student Sponsorship Post-Completion
You’ve completed your program. ISSO can still help extend your visa to apply for work authorization, and help you understand travel and reporting requirements.
Leaving BU
Learn about grace periods and next steps as you end your BU student immigration sponsorship.