Welcome to the
International Students and Scholars
Mission Statement
Each year, Queens College hosts 600 to 650 international students, scholars, and their dependents. 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
OFFICE SCHEDULE
Limited walk-in hours: Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM. (For general questions only)
To request an in-person appointment with one of our advisors, you must email us at iss@qc.cuny.edu.
You can also click on the right to schedule a virtual appointment, or use our ISS Virtual Office Assistant.
You can also swipe down to schedule a virtual appointment, or use our ISS Virtual Office Assistant.
Announcements
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For Fall 2023: Online study due to COVID has ended. Regulations from March 2020 (Pre-Covid) are back in place.
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Termination of SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities (ice.gov)
- CUNY’s International Students and Scholars website
- Resources for International Students and Scholars
Office Information
Director: Patrick O’Connell
Office: King Hall 207
Phone: 718-997-4440
Fax: 718-997-4429
Email: iss@qc.cuny.edu
Forms
- Pre-I-20 Package for Undergraduate Students – Complete and submit forms after being accepted to Queens College. For New Students Only
- Pre-I-20 Package for Graduate Students – Complete and submit forms after being accepted to Queens College. For New Students Only
- Request Extension I-20 SEVIS
- SEVIS I-20 Release Form – To transfer SEVIS I-20 from current institution to Queens College.
- Affidavit Of Support – The affidavit of Support Form needs to be printed and signed by the sponsor. Please email us (iss@qc.cuny.edu) a scanned version and mail our office the original
- Department Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Authorization – Advisor Recommendation Form for CPT
- Letter Request Form – For full time attendance, tuition cost, U.S. visitor and graduation invitation letters
- Request for approval to take a reduced course load for students in F-1 status
- Sending/Receiving your documents by Express Mail
- OPT Reporting
Our Services
- Documents, procedures, and advice for obtaining and maintaining U.S., F-1 and 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 United States.
- College/city orientation program for new students and scholars, including information on transportation, banking, U.S. Social Security Card, and New York State Driver’s License, and advice regarding health services and health insurance in the United States.
- Information, and advice on legal, housing, financial, U.S. tax, cross-cultural and student affairs issues.
- Special programs and events, including participation in the International Student Community Organization and the International Student Affairs Committee.