Mandated Check-In

International Student Check-In is a federally mandated process that requires every international student to report to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and have their immigration documents reviewed. Check-In should be completed as soon as possible after arrival to the United States.

The Check-In Form will require that you bring with the following documents when check in with your DSO for F-1 students or RO or ARO for J-1 students:

  • Completed check-in-form with your U.S. address (even if temporary)
  • Biographical page of your passport
  • Copy of the first page of your KSU I-20 Or KSU DS-2019
  • Copy of F-1 or J-1 visa (copy of entry stamp page for Canadian citizens)
  • Proof of your 350 SEVIS Fee payment for F-1 students, or 220 SEVIS Fee payment for J-1 students, printed from https://www.fmjfee.com click on 'Check I-901 Fee Status'
  • I-94, printed from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov click on 'Get Most Recent I-94' (NOTE: This record will not be created until you have entered the US. Within 24 hours of your entry, you can retrieve your electronic I-94 online from the Customs and Border Patrol website. You will need your passport information to retrieve your electronic I-94.)
  • Your local address in Frankfort and a US phone number (if available). If you will have a temporary address when you arrive to Frankfort, this is the address you should report during check-in.
  • Name and contact information (phone number and email) of a designated emergency contact
  • Copies of the first page of each F-2 dependent I-20 or J-2 DS-2019, if applicable
  • If you obtained your F-1 status through the Change of Status process, please submit the I-797 Notice of Action indicating your Change of Status to F-1 was approved.

Additionally, you will need to provide your LOCAL U.S. ADDRESS and provide your confirmation of understanding of the F-1 Student Responsibilities.

Please fill out the Check-in Form below.

Return to OIA to pick up your updated I-20 (F-1 students).