Useful Government Links
The following are website links that may be of interest to you while you are studying in the U.S. at MIAD. While these resources may provide very useful information, we encourage you to utilize OIPS for immigration expertise if you have any questions or concerns about your immigration status.
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (US-CIS)
Fingerprinting Information
Immigration Forms
Nebraska Service Center
Processing Times
- U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcemen (US-ICE)
Becoming a Nonimmigrant Student in the United States (NEW)
Who Can Study In The U.S.? (PDF)
SEVIS Homepage
Maintaining Your Status (English), Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
Traveling To and From the U.S.
FAQ for Travel Reentry: F Visa (PDF)
F-1 Student Employment
Information for Employers (Social Security, Tax, and Form I-9 Issues)
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS)
- U.S. Department of State (US-DOS)
Consular Affairs
Visa Services
Foreign Consular Offices in US
Visa Information
Visa Bulletin
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP)
United States Ports of Entry (POE)
What You Can Expect at the U.S. Port of Entry (English), Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
International Students Tax Page
Social Security and Tax Issues (NEW)
Tax Obligations for International Students

