Forms and Resources
All the paperwork and regulations involved in studying in the US can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you navigate the logistics and make your transition to life at MMC as smooth as possible. Below are some commonly used forms and resources to help you learn more.
Feel free to download on your own, or reach out to let us know how we can assist you!
Academic
- Leave of Absence(opens in a new tab): Are you taking time off from school for a medical or personal reason? We need to know!
- Program Extension Request Form(opens in a new tab): Do you think you’ll need more than 4 years to complete your degree? Complete this form to see if you qualify.
- Reduced Course Load Request Form(opens in a new tab): You may be authorized to take a reduced course load; check to see if you qualify by submitting this form.
Employment Information
- CPT Policies and Procedures(opens in a new tab): Learn about the requirements for obtaining a work-study position or internship.
- CPT Authorization Form(opens in a new tab)
- OPT Eligibility Application(opens in a new tab)
- OPT Employer Information Form(opens in a new tab): Submit the required information about your employer.
F-1 Visa
- F-1 Visa Process(opens in a new tab): Learn about the steps you need to take to get your student visa.
- Study in the States(opens in a new tab): A great resource for information about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
- SEVIS I-901 Fee(opens in a new tab): Submit the payment for your visa fee.
General Resources
- External Financial Resources for International Students(opens in a new tab): Check out this collection of resources where you can get additional funding to assist with college expenses.
- Incoming International Student Guide(opens in a new tab): Everything you need to know about becoming a student at MMC!
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles(opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)(opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)(opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)(opens in a new tab)
Identification and Personal Information
- Change of Address Form(opens in a new tab): An F-1 visa holder is required to update any change in address within 10 days. Let us know if you’ve moved!
- Drivers License or State Identification Card Fact Sheet(opens in a new tab): Everything you need to know about applying for a driver’s license or ID card
- Social Security Information(opens in a new tab): What is a social security number and why do you need one?
- Social Security Application(opens in a new tab): Apply for a free social security card.
- Social Security Office Locator(opens in a new tab): Find a nearby Social Security office.
Travel
- I-94 Arrival Record Retrieval(opens in a new tab): Retrieve information about your legal visitor status and your US travel history.
- Travel Tips(opens in a new tab): Everything you need to know about traveling to the U.S.
- Travel Notification Form(opens in a new tab): Leaving the US for a trip? We need to know!
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates(opens in a new tab): Learn more about your embassy and consulate in the US and the resources they make available to you.