International Students & Scholars Office

All Newly Arriving Scholars:

Frequently Asked Questions
US Immigration visas
Health Insurance
Arriving in Ames
Information about Ames
Housing: On-Campus
Housing: Off-Campus

All Current Scholars:

J-1

Mandatory Immigration Check-in
Orientation
Health Insurance
Important Information about J-1 Exchange Visitor status
J-1 Exchange Visitor Categories
Taxes & Social Security Information
Employment Information
Two-year Rule and Visa Issues
Travel Outside the United States & Reentry
Family Visitors to United States / J-2 Dependents
Meeting with an ISSO Adviser

H-1B

Iowa State Labor Condition Application Postings
Mandatory Immigration Check-In
H-1B Overview
Filing Fees & H-1B Visa Stamp
Change in Terms of Employment
Travel Outside the United States and Reentry
H-4 Dependent Information

F-1 OPT/CPT, TN, E-3

Mandatory Immigration Check-in
Employment Information
Taxes & Social Security Information
Health Insurance

B1/B2, WB, WT, Q

Mandatory Immigration Check-in
Health Insurance