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This policy explains the immigration, enrollment, travel, employment, document-keeping, and reporting requirements that UNC-Chapel Hill international students in F-1 and J-1 status must follow to maintain lawful status and continue their studies. It also describes the ISSS approval and documentation process for changes such as reduced course load, program changes, leave/withdrawal, extensions, and transfers.

This procedure explains the required steps for admitted international students to provide immigration information, request the appropriate immigration documents (Form I-20 or DS-2019), complete pre-arrival requirements, enter the U.S., and finish check-in and employment-related steps at UNC-Chapel Hill. It also outlines financial documentation and transfer/change-of-status processes.

This policy explains the University’s rules and process for F-1 students and employees using Optional Practical Training (OPT), including eligibility, authorization, and related extensions. It mainly serves to clarify when OPT employment is allowed at UNC-Chapel Hill and what steps students must follow.

On occasion, the Office of Human Resources will be asked to verify citizenship for an employee in order for him/her to conduct University business (for example, access to external confidential systems and information). Upon receipt of the request to verify citizenship, the Employment & Staffing Services department will request that the employee present evidence of citizenship, review the documentation provided and if verified, sign the attestation of citizenship.