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 Immigration Information

Please contact Dana Sistko, Immigration Specialist, at dm-sistko@wiu.edu with any questions. 

Students

• Request an I-20
• Currently Enrolled F-1 students - International students pursuing academic degrees and/or certificates:
  • Maintaining your status
  • Applying for a Social Security Number
  • Applying for a Driver's License
  • Invitation Letter
  • Employment Information
    • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
    • Optional Practical Training (OPT)
    • STEM EXT Optional Practical Training
• J-1 students: International students studying for a shorter duration

• Applying for a visa: Check out some helpful tips before applying for your visa.

Faculty/Staff

• Hosting a visiting scholar: View information on how to host a visiting scholar and the required documents/procedures.
• Advising international students: View helpful reminders when advising international students

Employers

• Hiring WIU international students is easier than you think!

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