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Southern Illinois University

• Apply to study at SIU
• Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs (majors)
• International Student Council 
• Graduate and Professional Student Council 
• Scholarships/Financial Assistance information
  • New Freshman Scholarships
  • Transfer Scholarships
  • High Achievers Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) scholarship award
  • Legacy Tuition Rate
  • Partner University Tuition Rate
  • Additional Financial Assistance
• Academic Advisors at SIU
• Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)

Department of State (DOS)

• 2009 Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List
• Country Reciprocity Schedule
• DOS Travel Services, including Passport and Visa Services, Travel Information, Registration
• Form I-94 online
• Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
• Information for Visitor Visas
• J-1 212(e) Home Residency Requirement
• Application for Waiver of 212(e)
• Making an Appointment for U.S. Consulates in Canada
• Making an Appointment for U.S. Consulates in Mexico
• National Visa Center(NVC)
• SEVIS (901) Fee Payment
• SEVIS Fee - Frequently Asked Questions
• U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions
• U.S. Passport Application
• Visa Bulletin
• Visa Appointment & Processing Wait
• Visa Wizard to find out what visa type is appropriate for you
• Videos from a few U.S. Embassies and Consulates to help prepare people for the nonimmigrant visa application process.
  • Amman, Jordan (3:52)
  • Ankara, Turkey (2:35)
  • Chennai, India, How to Apply for a Student Visa (54:33)
  • Dubai, UAE (4:04)
  • Frankfurt, Germany, Guide on What Not to Do (6:27)
  • Hyderabad, India, F-1 FAQs (5:06)
  • Hyderabad, India, QA with the Consulate (31:30)
  • Hyderabad, India, More Q and A with the Consulate (34:44)
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7:01)
  • London, U.K. (3:09)
  • Manila, Philippines
  • Mumbai, India (4:07)
  • Nassau, Bahamas, What Does Temporary Intent Mean, How to Apply (6:11)
  • New Delhi, India, Student Visa Day (4:29)
  • Osaka-Kobe, Japan (3:16)
  • Seoul, Korea, Interview Tips (2:09)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Change of Address for those not holding F-1 or J-1 status
• Civil Surgeon General Locator
• Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deferred Inspection Sites
• ESTA: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (for Visa Waiver Program)
• Form I-94Non-Delivery of Card: If you did not receive your OPT card that was mailed, you may create an inquiry.
• Study in the States
• Tips for Case Status Inquiries with the Service Centers via phone
• Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP)
• USCIS Case Status online
• USCIS: To make an Expedite Request
• USCIS Ombudsman: To request for case assistance online
• USCIS Tools & Resources: including Forms and Fees, Case Processing Times, Case Status Online, File online, Fee Calculator, etc.
• USCIS Typographic Error: To request USCIS correct typographic errors on a notice, document or card from USCIS.

Internal Revenue Services (IRS)

• Information for Foreign Students and Scholars

Others

• WeMakeScholars -India's largest education finance platform