[NewIntlStudents] Office of International Programs : August Update for New Incoming Students

Tue Aug 2 13:30:34 CDT 2022

Good Afternoon International Lions,

It is finally August which means it is the time of year that you’ll be getting on the airplane in preparation for your studies this fall at TAMUC. We are very excited to meet all of you in the near future for all the events we have planned for you. This email will give you instructions on what to expect in the month of August as a new incoming student.

MANDATORY : Register for Fall 2022 New International Student Orientation (NISO)
International orientation is required for all incoming students to participate in in accordance to their onboarding and immigration status with TAMUC. Our office will have a packed day of information and socializing so you can learn more about our community and meet all the important offices associated with our university and broad Texas community!

New International Student Orientation (NISO)
When: August 25, 2022
Where: Rayburn Student Center
Time: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Register Today!<https://forms.gle/xsWue7Q1mshYz9M2A>
* This is our final confirmation for all new incoming international students to confirm their attendance for this year's International Student Orientation. Please fill out this information above even if you previously submitted our initial orientation form.

MANDATORY: International Student Reporting ( after arrival to the U.S.)

All prospective non-immigrant students are required to attend a check-in session with the Office of the International Programs in order to upload/submit immigration documents.

Upload the following documents:

  *   Current Passport

  *   Current Visa
  *   Current I-20

  *   I-94 which can be found at the Customs and Border Protection website at the I-94 Home Page<https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home>;

To submit your check in document please click here: https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Check-In-Form

Full Course of Studies for Fall & Spring Enrollment – Read more guidance here<https://inside.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Full_Course_of_Study_Requirement.pdf>
As an incoming F-1 student, you must a maintain full course of studies starting your first academic semester and throughout your academic tenure at TAMUC. Please reference the attached document for more information and instruction on what encompasses full course of studies.
ATTN All College of Business Majors: Please review instructions linked above as there are updates to what is considered as full course of studies within your degree program.

International Student Health Insurance
Early Arrival:
Initial fall international students will be enrolled in Fall early arrival health insurance 2022. The coverage will start on August 1, 2022 thru August 31, 2022. You may apply for a waiver, ALL WAIVERS must be submitted during this period June 29, 2022 to August 22, 2022.

Fall Insurance:
All international students will be enrolled in health insurance for fall and spring term. The coverage for fall will start on September 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022. You may apply for a waiver, ALL WAIVERS must be submitted during this period August 2, 2022, to September 7, 2022.

To submit a waiver, click here https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/

Register for our Pre-Orientation and Post-Orientation Events
Below are a list of our events specifically for our international students. This is a great way to integrate into our community!

Campus Tour/Walmart Trip/Bank Visit – August 18, 19, 22, 23 – Register Here<https://forms.gle/i9to4E2eb8YAyGuK8>
International Football Clinic – August 23 – Register Here<https://forms.gle/HYYM3WUxfuEX1eqa9>
Deep Ellum, Dallas Tour (Almost sold out) – August 24 – Register Here<https://forms.gle/dxNNm7tagFQgA8Zf6>
GSA Social Happy Hour – August 25 (Post-Orientation) – Register Here<https://forms.gle/detexsGqj2BV1wH37>
Fall 2022 Kick Off: Texas Barn Party – September 2 – Register Here<https://forms.gle/C6S7QiTvQjiia4RLA>

Disclaimer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires every international student to personally check in with the International Office. We are required to report your arrival at A&M-Commerce to the USCIS. If you fail to attend the orientation on August 25, we may be forced to terminate your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record and in accordance to 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(iv) of the regulations you will be required to depart the U.S. immediately. This will leave a permanent negative mark on your U.S. immigration history and may result in a denial of any pending immigration applications

Best,

Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs

P: 903.886.5097

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