ISSS recognizes that members of our RPI international community may have questions and concerns about immigration and personal matters while in the United States.
For more information on your legal rights in the United States, click HERE
We recommend you always carry copies of these documents with you when inside the U.S. in paper format:
- Most Recent I-94 Record (to show proof of legal entry in F-1/F-2/J-1/J-2 status)
- Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
- I-20 (F-1/F-2) or DS-2019 (J-1/J-2)
For more information on what to carry while inside the U.S., click HERE.
ISSS recommends that you:
- Check your RPI email regularly for messages from ISSS.
- Checking the email address you used to apply for the Form DS-160 periodically for any F-1 visa changes/updates.
Below are some links to various forms of legal assistance. Although we cannot directly endorse these options, if you wish to find legal assistance, you can consult the resources below:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Find A Lawyer
- Catholic Charities of Albany
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
When seeking information, use credible resources. These include ISSS (whenever possible) and federal websites (ending in .gov), not social media or friends.
For information on your rights during a protest, click HERE
ISSS cannot provide immigration advice to RPI students and scholars other than questions on the F and J statuses, but we can help point to resources. If you have specific questions, contact us at ISSSoffice@rpi.edu or visit our office at 1528 15th Street.
