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2,372
2,372%total oiss web site visits
April - May 2009 = 909
April - May 2011 = 22,467
Web Designer Interaction Designer
Types of Interactions
Front desk One-on-one with advisors
Telephone calls E-mail correspondence
Informal conversations Web site
Printed brochures Flyers
Forms Fax
Surveys Programs
E-newsletters Listserv
Facebook Training sessions
Receptions Handouts
Conferences Bookmarks
GOALS
Front desk
Web sitePrinted Brochure
Bookmark
Email Invitation + Response Form = Excellent Reception
PHASE I. PRE-VISA
Email From Erin (include link to one of 4 different landing pages)
New Student Instructions (4 different landing pages)
New StudentWeb Form
Financial Certification Form (& other docs. from schools/depts.)
PHASE II. VISA
I-20 or Ds-2019 Mailed
Information for New Students Web site
Visa Application Instructions
Visa Status Information/Requirements
PHASE III. PRE-ARRIVAL
Information for New Students Web site
Orientation Information and Sign-Ups
Important Practical Matters (Housing, Immunizations, etc.)
Preparing for Travel/Departure Checklist
PHASE III. ARRIVAL
Information for New Students Web and Print
Arrival in the U.S. Information (I-94 form, transportation, etc.)
Arrival Checklist
Arrival in New Haven/Check-In
Sign-up for OISS Programs/Communications
Practical Matters (links to core OISSWeb site)
OISS Web site
Living at Yale
OISS Communication StrategyNew Students — Current Students
Proposed Communications
February March April May June July August September
Web-based CommunicationOther Communication (email, print, etc.)
New Scholar SystemsCommon scenario
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Does record meetvisa requirements?
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The OISS at Yalea web design story
OISS Web Styles
New StudentHomepage
OISSHomepage
International CenterHomepage
Welcome
About OISS Admissions Info for Students & Scholars Search Visa & Immigration info Tax Info LinksInfo for Yale Departments
Events Photo Gallery HandbookHousing Resources Spouses, Partners& Families
OISS Web Architecture
Welcome Events Photo GalleryFor Newcomers
TaxesHomepage
Forms Events LinksResources
New StudentHomepage
OISSHomepage
International CenterHomepage
Welcome
About OISS Admissions Info for Students & Scholars Search Visa & Immigration info Tax Info LinksInfo for Yale Departments
Events Photo Gallery HandbookHousing Resources Spouses, Partners& Families
OISS Web Architecture
Welcome Events Photo GalleryFor Newcomers
TaxesHomepage
Forms Events LinksResources
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Practical Matters Life at Yale International Center
WelcomeTraveling F & J Visas
Visa delay
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars
ResourcesImmigrationUpdates
KnowingYour Rights
Confidentialityof records
Tax regulatonsfor internationals
Filing your federaltax return
Filing your statetax return
Tax treatybenefits
Dual status fortax purposes
Resident statusfor tax purposes
Individual taxation iden-tification number (ITIN)
Tax forms andcompleted examples
CINTAX software
Role of Universitytax office
University TaxOffice
University InternationalTax Office
W-4 federalwithholdings form
W-4 federal with-holdings instructions
W-4 state with-holdings form
Check requests forinternational payees
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Arrests andconvictions
Public benefits
Gettng marriedin the U.S.
Hiring an attorney
Individual University Role
Identity theft
Other LegalIssues
Events andPrograms
ProgrammingFellows
Scholars inResidence
RoomReservations
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
RequiredDocuments
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)+ C74
H-1B temporaryworkers
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal statusExtension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Applying fora new visa
NSEERS/Specialregistration
Other Visa Options U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Statistics (?)
Travel in the U.S.
Staff
Hours, Location,& Directions
NewcomersResources
Helpful Services
Spouses, Partners,Children & Family
Emergency &Safety
English LanguageSupport
English ConversationGroups
One-on-OneConversations
English LanguageInstitute (ELI)
Campus Life
Transportation& Travel
Departing Yale
Healthcare
Getting to Know Yale& New Haven
Financial Matters
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
What is agreen card?
How to obtaina green card
How to obtain agreen card at Yale
Marrying aU.S. citizen
Consular processingvs. adjustment
Diversity lottery
Designated doctors
Visa bulletin
After green card
OISS Events Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
OISS Web Architecture
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Living at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling F & J Visas
Visa delay
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars
ResourcesImmigrationUpdates
KnowingYour Rights
Confidentialityof records
Tax regulatonsfor internationals
Filing your federaltax return
Filing your statetax return
Tax treatybenefits
Dual status fortax purposes
Resident statusfor tax purposes
Individual taxation iden-tification number (ITIN)
Tax forms andcompleted examples
CINTAX software
Role of Universitytax office
University TaxOffice
University InternationalTax Office
W-4 federalwithholdings form
W-4 federal with-holdings instructions
W-4 state with-holdings form
Check requests forinternational payees
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Arrests andconvictions
Public benefits
Gettng marriedin the U.S.
Hiring an attorney
Individual University Role
Identity theft
Other LegalIssues
PracticalMatters
CulturalAdjustment
Campus Life For Spouses andFamily Members
ProgrammingFellows
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
RoomReservations
VolunteerOpportunities
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
RequiredDocuments
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)+ C74
H-1B temporaryworkers
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal statusExtension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Applying fora new visa
NSEERS/Specialregistration
Other Visa Options U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Anual Reports
Travel in the U.S.
Staff
Hours, Location,& Directions
InternationalCenter
NewcomersResources
HelpfulServices
Emergency &Safety
English LanguageSupport
English LanguageSupport
Spouses and PartnerPrograms
One-on-OneConversations
English LanguageInstitute (ELI)
Transportation& Travel
Departing Yale
Healthcare
OrientationPrograms
Campus LifeCenters
Clubs &Organizations
Religious Life
Getting to Know Yale& New Haven
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic LifeCulture Shock
FinancialMatters
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
What is agreen card?
How to obtaina green card
How to obtain agreen card at Yale
Marrying aU.S. citizen
Consular processingvs. adjustment
Diversity lottery
Designated doctors
Visa bulletin
After green card
OISS Events
OISS Events
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
Mentor Program
OISS Web Architecture
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Living at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling Common Visas
Visa delay
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars H-1B TemporaryWorker
KnowingYour Rights
Overview
Getting Started
Yale InternationalTax Office
CINTAX
Determine YourFiling Status
IRS Forms &Publications
CT State TaxInformation
Social SecurityRefund
Deadlines &Resources
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Public benefitsIdentity theft
Other LegalIssues
PracticalMatters
ArrivalChecklist
Health &Safety
Campus Life
RoomReservation
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
HostingProgram
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
RequiredDocuments
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal statusExtension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Applying fora new visa
NSEERS/Specialregistration
Other Visa Options U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Anual Reports
Travel in the U.S.
Staff
Hours &Directions
InternationalCenter
Getting aYale ID
U.S. SocialSecurity Card
Credit/DebitCards
English LanguageSupport
Informal EnglishConversation
For Spouses &Partners
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
Housing
Car Ownership
Transportation& Travel
Telephoning inthe U.S.
Setting Up YourNew Home
Driving InConnecticut
Banking
Email Groups& Newsletters
Campus LifeCentersClubs &
Organizations
Religious Life
Classes
Families &Children
Yale Health Plan
Spouse/FamilyHealthcare
Non-Yale HealthInsurance
InsuranceTerminology
Medex:TravelAssistance
Dental &Vision Care
Pregnancy &Childbirth
AlternativeHealthcare
Personal Safety
Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Email Accounts& Net ID
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
How to obtaina Green Card
Yale Sponsorshipfor Researchers
Yale Sponsorshipfor Faculty
Designated doctors
Overview
Information Session
OISS Events
OISS Events Volunteer
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
Web siteSurvey
ArrivalInformation
OrientationPrograms
Clearing U.S.Immigration
Reporting toOISS
OISGraduate &Professional Schools
Transportationto New Haven
Visa Application& Information
The F-1Student Visa
For F-1 TransferStudents
For CanadianStudents
Paying theSEVIS Fee
The J-1Student Visa
Before YouLeave Home
Information forNew Students
Medical &Dental Care
Money Matters
HousingInformation
InternationalDriver Permit
Spouses &Children
Insurance
Preparing forTravel
When toArrive
Travel Documents
Packing Your Bags
Surviving the Flight
Departure Checklist
Booking YourFlight
CulturalAdjustment
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic LifeCulture Shock
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
English ConversationPartners
CommunityFriends
OISS Web Architecture
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Life at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling Common
VisasEmploymentAuthorization
Visa Stamp &Status
Study/Research Abroad
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
For CanadianCitizens
Visa Delay
Your Immigra-tion Status
Common Visas
Renewing YourVisa
Applyingfor a Visa
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars H-1BTemporaryWorker
Social SecurityNumber
Rights &Responsibilities
Personal ComplianceUniversityCompliance
Federal Filing(Non-Resident)
Federal Filing(Resident)
Social SecurityRefund
For Canadians
CT State TaxInformation
Local Taxes
“Where’s myreturn?”
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Public benefitsIdentity theft
Legal Assistance
PracticalMatters
ArrivalChecklist
Health &Safety
Campus Life
RoomReservation
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
HostingProgram
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
Traveling Out-side the U.S.
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Overview
DepartmentOverview
Dept. ApplicationInstructions
Instructions forScholars Maintaining
Legal Status
Extension forScholars
PrevailingWage
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal statusExtension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
NSEERS/SpecialRegistration
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Travel in the U.S.
Other VisaOptions
U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Statistics
Staff
Hours &Directions
InternationalCenter
Getting aYale ID
U.S. SocialSecurity Card
Credit/DebitCards
English LanguageSupport
Informal EnglishConversation
For Spouses &Partners
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
Housing
Car Ownership
Transportation& Travel
Telephoning inthe U.S.
Setting Up YourNew Home
Driving InConnecticut
Banking
Email Groups& Newsletters
Campus LifeCentersClubs &
Organizations
Religious Life
Classes
Families &Children
Yale Health Plan
Spouse/FamilyHealthcare
Non-Yale HealthInsurance
InsuranceTerminology
Medex:TravelAssistance
Dental &Vision Care
Pregnancy &Childbirth
AlternativeHealthcare
Personal Safety
Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Email Accounts& Net ID
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
On-CampusEmployment
Curricular PracticalTraining
Optional Practical TrainingEmployment withan InternationalOrganization
Academic Training
Occasional Lecture
J-2 Visa
H-1B Visa
Economic HardshipEmployment
How to obtaina Green Card
Yale Sponsorshipfor Researchers
Yale Sponsorshipfor Faculty
Designated doctors
Overview
Information Session
OISS Events
OISS Events Volunteer
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
Give Feedback
CulturalAdjustment
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic LifeCulture Shock
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
English ConversationPartners
CommunityFriends
OISS Web Architecture
Coming to Yale
When to ArriveOverview
Overview
Clearing U.S.Immigration
For New Students
For New Scholars
Transportationto New Haven
Preparing for Travel
Travel Documents
Departure Checklist
Packing YourBags
Reporting toOISS
Survivingthe Flight
Booking YourFlight
Before YouLeave Home
Applying to Yale
Informationfor New Yalies
ArrivalInformation
Overview
Insurance
Money MattersHousing
InformationInternationalDriver Permit
Spouses &Children
Medical &Dental Care
Updating Content
Recognize Cycles
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Life at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling Common
VisasEmploymentAuthorization
Visa Stamp &Status
Study/Research Abroad
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
For CanadianCitizens
Visa Delay
Your Immigra-tion Status
Common Visas
Renewing YourVisa
Applyingfor a Visa
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars H-1BTemporaryWorker
Social SecurityNumber
Rights &Responsibilities
Personal Compliance
UniversityCompliance
Federal Filing(Non-Resident)
Federal Filing(Resident)
Social SecurityRefund
For Canadians
CT State TaxInformation
Local Taxes
“Where’s myreturn?”
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Public benefitsIdentity theft
Legal Assistance
PracticalMatters
ArrivalChecklist
Health &Safety
Campus Life
RoomReservation
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
HostingProgram
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
Traveling Out-side the U.S.
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Overview
DepartmentOverview
Dept. ApplicationInstructions
Instructions forScholars Maintaining
Legal Status
Extension forScholars
PrevailingWage
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
NSEERS/SpecialRegistration
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Travel in the U.S.
Other VisaOptions
U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Statistics
Staff
Hours &Directions
InternationalCenter
Getting aYale ID
U.S. SocialSecurity Card
Credit/DebitCards
English LanguageSupport
Informal EnglishConversation
For Spouses &Partners
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
Housing
Car Ownership
Transportation& Travel
Telephoning inthe U.S.
Setting Up YourNew Home
Driving InConnecticut
Banking
Email Groups& Newsletters
Campus LifeCenters
Clubs &Organizations
Religious Life
Classes
Families &Children
Yale Health Plan
Spouse/FamilyHealthcare
Non-Yale HealthInsurance
InsuranceTerminology
Medex:TravelAssistance
Dental &Vision Care
Pregnancy &Childbirth
AlternativeHealthcare
Personal Safety
Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Email Accounts& Net ID
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
On-CampusEmployment
Curricular PracticalTraining
Optional Practical TrainingEmployment withan InternationalOrganization
Academic Training
Occasional Lecture
J-2 Visa
H-1B Visa
Economic HardshipEmployment
How to obtaina Green Card
Yale Sponsorshipfor Researchers
Yale Sponsorshipfor Faculty
Designated doctors
Overview
Information Session
OISS Events
OISS Events Volunteer
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
Give Feedback
CulturalAdjustment
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic Life
Culture Shock
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
English ConversationPartners
CommunityFriends
March and December Updates
Coming to Yale
When to Arrive
OverviewOverview
Clearing U.S.Immigration
For New Students
For New Scholars
Transportationto New Haven
Preparing for Travel
Travel Documents
Departure Checklist
Packing YourBags
Reporting toOISS
Survivingthe Flight
Booking YourFlight
Before YouLeave Home
Applying to Yale
Informationfor New Yalies
ArrivalInformation
Overview
Insurance
Money Matters
HousingInformation
InternationalDriver Permit
Spouses &Children
Medical &Dental Care
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Life at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling Common
VisasEmploymentAuthorization
Visa Stamp &Status
Study/Research Abroad
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
For CanadianCitizens
Visa Delay
Your Immigra-tion Status
Common Visas
Renewing YourVisa
Applyingfor a Visa
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars H-1BTemporaryWorker
Social SecurityNumber
Rights &Responsibilities
Personal Compliance
UniversityCompliance
Federal Filing(Non-Resident)
Federal Filing(Resident)
Social SecurityRefund
For Canadians
CT State TaxInformation
Local Taxes
“Where’s myreturn?”
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Public benefitsIdentity theft
Legal Assistance
PracticalMatters
ArrivalChecklist
Health &Safety
Campus Life
RoomReservation
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
HostingProgram
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
Traveling Out-side the U.S.
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Overview
DepartmentOverview
Dept. ApplicationInstructions
Instructions forScholars Maintaining
Legal Status
Extension forScholars
PrevailingWage
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
NSEERS/SpecialRegistration
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Travel in the U.S.
Other VisaOptions
U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Statistics
Staff
Hours &Directions
InternationalCenter
Getting aYale ID
U.S. SocialSecurity Card
Credit/DebitCards
English LanguageSupport
Informal EnglishConversation
For Spouses &Partners
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
Housing
Car Ownership
Transportation& Travel
Telephoning inthe U.S.
Setting Up YourNew Home
Driving InConnecticut
Banking
Email Groups& Newsletters
Campus LifeCenters
Clubs &Organizations
Religious Life
Classes
Families &Children
Yale Health Plan
Spouse/FamilyHealthcare
Non-Yale HealthInsurance
InsuranceTerminology
Medex:TravelAssistance
Dental &Vision Care
Pregnancy &Childbirth
AlternativeHealthcare
Personal Safety
Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Email Accounts& Net ID
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
On-CampusEmployment
Curricular PracticalTraining
Optional Practical TrainingEmployment withan InternationalOrganization
Academic Training
Occasional Lecture
J-2 Visa
H-1B Visa
Economic HardshipEmployment
How to obtaina Green Card
Yale Sponsorshipfor Researchers
Yale Sponsorshipfor Faculty
Designated doctors
Overview
Information Session
OISS Events
OISS Events Volunteer
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
Give Feedback
CulturalAdjustment
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic Life
Culture Shock
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
English ConversationPartners
CommunityFriends
January Updates
Coming to Yale
When to Arrive
OverviewOverview
Clearing U.S.Immigration
For New Students
For New Scholars
Transportationto New Haven
Preparing for Travel
Travel Documents
Departure Checklist
Packing YourBags
Reporting toOISS
Survivingthe Flight
Booking YourFlight
Before YouLeave Home
Applying to Yale
Informationfor New Yalies
ArrivalInformation
Overview
Insurance
Money Matters
HousingInformation
InternationalDriver Permit
Spouses &Children
Medical &Dental Care
Homepage Search Results
About OISS Immigration Taxes & Legal Matters Life at Yale For Departments
WelcomeTraveling Common
VisasEmploymentAuthorization
Visa Stamp &Status
Study/Research Abroad
F-1 versus J-1 F-1 Students J-1 Students
For CanadianCitizens
Visa Delay
Your Immigra-tion Status
Common Visas
Renewing YourVisa
Applyingfor a Visa
Leave of absence
Reinstatement
J-1 Scholars H-1BTemporaryWorker
Social SecurityNumber
Rights &Responsibilities
Personal Compliance
UniversityCompliance
Federal Filing(Non-Resident)
Federal Filing(Resident)
Social SecurityRefund
For Canadians
CT State TaxInformation
Local Taxes
“Where’s myreturn?”
Housing disputes
Traffic violations
Public benefitsIdentity theft
Legal Assistance
PracticalMatters
ArrivalChecklist
Health &Safety
Campus Life
RoomReservation
Scholars inResidence
About theCenter
HostingProgram
TaxesUpdate YourAddress
Traveling Out-side the U.S.
Maintainglegal status
Employmentoptions
Programextension
Program transfer& change of level
F-2 dependent statusfor spouse & children
Changingcategories
Program transfer
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Health insurancerequirement
Health insurancerequirement
Two year home countryresidence requirment
J-2 dependent statusfor spouse and children J-2 dependent status
for spouse and children
Changing categories
Overview
DepartmentOverview
Dept. ApplicationInstructions
Instructions forScholars Maintaining
Legal Status
Extension forScholars
PrevailingWage
Program transfer
J-1 ScholarCategories
Short termvisitors
E-3 (Australiancitizens)
O-1 extradinoaryability
Graduates of U.S.universities
Maintainglegal status
Extension ofJ-1 status
Employmentoptions
Two year home countryresidence requirment
NSEERS/SpecialRegistration
Travel to Canada,Mexico,and the adjacent islands
Travel in the U.S.
Other VisaOptions
U.S. PermanentResidence
Contact Us
Statistics
Staff
Hours &Directions
InternationalCenter
Getting aYale ID
U.S. SocialSecurity Card
Credit/DebitCards
English LanguageSupport
Informal EnglishConversation
For Spouses &Partners
English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)
Housing
Car Ownership
Transportation& Travel
Telephoning inthe U.S.
Setting Up YourNew Home
Driving InConnecticut
Banking
Email Groups& Newsletters
Campus LifeCenters
Clubs &Organizations
Religious Life
Classes
Families &Children
Yale Health Plan
Spouse/FamilyHealthcare
Non-Yale HealthInsurance
InsuranceTerminology
Medex:TravelAssistance
Dental &Vision Care
Pregnancy &Childbirth
AlternativeHealthcare
Personal Safety
Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Email Accounts& Net ID
Trade Nafta Status (TN)
On-CampusEmployment
Curricular PracticalTraining
Optional Practical TrainingEmployment withan InternationalOrganization
Academic Training
Occasional Lecture
J-2 Visa
H-1B Visa
Economic HardshipEmployment
How to obtaina Green Card
Yale Sponsorshipfor Researchers
Yale Sponsorshipfor Faculty
Designated doctors
Overview
Information Session
OISS Events
OISS Events Volunteer
Contact UsYale Events A-Z Index
Programs
Give Feedback
CulturalAdjustment
Getting to KnowAmericans
U.S. Academic Life
Culture Shock
CommunityFriends
ThanksgivingHolidays at Home
English ConversationPartners
CommunityFriends
March Updates
Coming to Yale
When to Arrive
OverviewOverview
Clearing U.S.Immigration
For New Students
For New Scholars
Transportationto New Haven
Preparing for Travel
Travel Documents
Departure Checklist
Packing YourBags
Reporting toOISS
Survivingthe Flight
Booking YourFlight
Before YouLeave Home
Applying to Yale
Informationfor New Yalies
ArrivalInformation
Overview
Insurance
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