All new and returning international students will need to complete the International Student SEVIS “Initial Check-In” or “SEVIS Semester Check-In” by submitting an online form.
International Student SEVIS Check-In Form
Transfer students must complete Initial Check-in no later than 15 days after the “Program Start Date” listed on the I-20. All other students are asked to complete the Initial SEVIS Check-In or the SEVIS Semester Check-In no later than the deadline to add a class for the semester.
Transfer students must complete Initial Check-in no later than 15 days after the “Program Start Date” listed on the I-20. All other students are asked to complete the Initial SEVIS Check-In or the SEVIS Semester Check-In no later than the deadline to add a class for the semester.
The information collected on the electronic check-in form is required for the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) to update your F-1 immigration record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This information will be reported to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to confirm your arrival and continued study at Emerson College.
All new students (and students beginning a new program of study) have a SEVIS hold on your account. This hold currently does not prevent course registration changes for this semester, but will remain in place until your check in process is complete (form and documents are submitted and checked by your International Student Advisor at OISA).
To complete the check in:
Submit the International Student SEVIS Check-In Form (use your Emerson College username and password to log in)
New Students:
If you have a new I-20 this semester with a Fall 2022 program start date:
- Select “Initial SEVIS Check-In Form''
- Upload electronic copies of your:
- Signed Form I-20
- Passport
- F-1 visa, and
- Form I-94 (arrival record) when completing the online application form. You can download your Form I-94 here (be sure to click on “Get most recent I-94 record”)
Continuing Students:
If you are a continuing F-1 student with a SEVIS start date in the past:
- Select “SEVIS Semester Check-In Form''
- Upload electronic copies of any documents that have changed since your last check-in
- If you have made a new entry to the U.S. you will need to upload your most recent Form I-94 (arrival record). Download your Form I-94 here.
- If you have received a new passport or new visa please upload these documents to update your OISA file.
Please complete the check in process as soon as possible. Failure to complete check-in by required deadlines may jeopardize your legal status in the US.
If you have any questions about the form or the check-in process, please reach out to the Office of International Student Affairs at oisa [at] emerson.edutitle="Email oisa [at] emerson.edu".
