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1. Please make certain you have updated all program start and end dates with the Office of the University Registrar.<\/strong> We have been working very closely with\u00a0the Registrar’s\u00a0Office\u00a0to make certain that all programs can be coded in UIS, so\u00a0ALL<\/strong>\u00a0coversheets should now reflect the exact program dates.\u00a0 If you find a coversheet that is not reflecting the correct information, please contact ISSO Assistant Director for Admissions and Student Support Services, Adrienne M. Gibbons at\u00a0agibbons@bu.edu<\/p>\n 2. We will require either the new version of International Student Data Form\u00a0OR\u00a0the online International Applicant Coversheet for all new files.\u00a0<\/strong> 3. Required Financial Documentation and Estimate of Expenses<\/strong> 4. English Proficiency Requirement<\/strong> 5. The SEVIS immigration record is created directly from data in UIS.\u00a0<\/strong> 6.\u00a0ISSO\u00a0will continue to communicate with admitted students already in the U.S. via email instead of regular mail.<\/strong> 7. Use the ISSO Document Tracking to check the status of ISSO immigration processing.<\/strong> 8. We estimate that the entire processing will take 10 business days from the time we receive a complete file to the day we issue an immigration document or official email<\/strong>. 9. Plan in advance as US Consular posts are reporting processing delays again.<\/strong> 10. Contact our Assistant Director for Admissions and Student Support Services with any questions or concerns.<\/strong> 1. Please make certain you have updated all program start and end dates with the Office of the University Registrar. Please keep in mind that these dates are strictly academic program dates and should not reflect orientation programs.\u00a0Work with the Registrar\u2019s Office to make sure all\u00a0non-standard\u00a0program dates are reflected accurately in the registration system. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4900,"featured_media":0,"parent":2942,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4900"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11267,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/177\/revisions\/11267"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nPlease keep in mind that these dates are strictly academic program dates and should not reflect orientation programs.\u00a0Work with the Registrar\u2019s Office to make sure all\u00a0non-standard\u00a0<\/strong>program dates are reflected accurately in the registration system.<\/p>\n\n
\nPlease make certain that your websites link to the most recent version of the\u00a0International Student Data Form (ISDF)<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0Online applicants no longer need to complete a paper version of the ISDF and can be directed to the International Student tab of the online application. Online applicants will be prompted to complete the fields and print an\u00a0International Applicant Coversheet to submit with original financial documentation, copies of previous immigration documents, test scores, etc. to the Admissions Office at the point of application or after gaining admission to a program of study.\u00a0\u00a0Please forward the signed International Applicant Coversheet\u00a0(in place of the signed ISDF but not in place of the ISSO Admissions Coversheet) to the ISSO with all other required documentation for processing. We are no longer accepting the old 4-page version of the ISDF.<\/p>\n
\nPlease feel free to direct prospective students to the\u00a0Required Financial Documentation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0link to assist them in compiling the most accurate documentation.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe ISSO continues to pay close attention to documentary evidence to ensure each international admit meets the university English proficiency standards.\u00a0 The ISSO will also continue to enforce the need for written explanation.<\/p>\n\n
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\nTherefore, it is vital that the student\u2019s name be spelled exactly as it appears on their passport, their date of birth be correct and their City and Country of birth, Country of Permanent Residence and Country of Citizenship be accurate.\u00a0 Incorrect or missing information will ultimately cause processing delays at the ISSO and could result in a visa denial.<\/p>\n
\nWhether they are planning to transfer to BU, continue their studies at a different program at BU, or need assistance with their current immigration status, we will initiate all communication with them via email after their admission file has been received and reviewed at the ISSO.<\/p>\n
\nPlease update mailing instructions accurately prior to noting that documents have been sent to ISSO. For an explanation of menu options, please visit the\u00a0ISSO Document Tracking information page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWe will continue to give priority processing to programs that begin in the summer. For a list of documents admitting departments need to submit to ISSO, please visit the Checklist of Documents Required page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStudents are eligible to apply for a student visa at a U.S. Consular post abroad 120 days in advance of their expected program start date.\u00a0 However, some consulates\u00a0estimate 12 weeks for certain security clearances. Therefore, it is important that we receive student files as soon as they are complete to ensure that the student has sufficient time to receive their visa and arrive on time to begin their studies.<\/p>\n
\nPlease encourage students to contact us at 617.353.3565 or via email at\u00a0issogac@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"