Acting Director: Patrick O'Connell
Office: Student Union 327
Telephone: 718-997-4440
Fax: 718-997-4429

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Overview

The College hosts between 600 and 650 international students, scholars and their dependents, per year.

The International Students and Scholars Office assists students and faculty in obtaining and maintaining the F-1 International Student and J-1 Exchange Visitor, U.S. Visa-Immigration Status for the purpose of studying, teaching and/or conducting research at the College/University on a short term basis.

Services

• Documents, procedures, and advice for obtaining and maintaining F-1/J-1 International Student and Exchange Visitor Visa and Immigration Status.
• U.S. Employment advice and authorization.
• Extension of educational stay at the College.
• Travel advice and authorization for entering/re-entering the U.S.
• College/City orientation program for new students and scholars, including admissions, course registration, transportation, banking, and U.S. Social Security Card and New York Driver’s License information and procedures.
• Evaluation of foreign academic credentials for purpose of transferring credit to Queens College.
• Information and advice regarding health services and health insurance in the U.S.
• Information and advice on legal, housing, financial, U.S. tax, cross-cultural, academic and student affairs issues.
• Special programs and events, including the International Student Mentor Program.
• Support to the QC International Student Organization and the QC Faculty Senate International Student Affairs Committee.

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