In addition to the information in the "Required Reading" packet you received during registration, the following information will help answer many questions that arise during your stay at Duke.
REQUIRED READING
All visa classes affected.
Address Reporting Requirement for All Foreign Nationals
Every foreign national must report his/her address to the Department of Homeland Security within 10 days of any move. Please review to see if you must complete the Form AR-11 on your own, or if you must report your address to Duke so that Duke can report on your behalf.
Click here to report your address F-1 students and their families affected.
Five-Month Unbroken Absence from the U.S.
Absence from the U.S. of more than 5 months cancels, terminates, ends your F-1 status. You will need to start your F-1 status all over again. There are a few exceptions. Do not even consider being abroad more than 5 months without reviewing this information and making an appointment with an international student advisor to discuss your plans.
Click here for information about the 5 month absence
J-1, H-1B, O-1, R-1, TN, and some other nonimmigrant classes and their families affected.
30-day Absence from the U.S.
Absence from the U.S. of more than 30 days can cancel, terminate, end your J, H, O, etc. status. You will need to start your status all over again. There are a few exceptions. Do not even consider being abroad more than 30-days without reviewing this information and making an appointment with an international advisor to discuss your plans.
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J-1 professors, researchers, and short-term scholars affected.
Incidental Employment for J-1 Visiting Professors & Research Scholars
If you hold a Duke-issued J visa document, the Form DS-2019, then your work is restricted to Duke. The International Office can authorize you to give lectures, consult, and so on at other locations. You must get permission in advance, before engaging in any outside employment.
Professors, researchers, visiting scholars and other employees affected.
International House Orientation Schedule and Services for Scholars
I-House offers a wonderful range of services including daily orientations. We strongly encourage you to attend an orientation. You may already know a lot about the U.S., but the scholar orientations are customized to your questions and help you optimize your time at Duke.
http://ihouse.studentaffairs.duke.edu/programs/index.html
USEFUL INFORMATION for all visa classes
International Office Staff Directory and Map
Scheduling Appointments and Self-Service, International Office
Drop-offs and pick-ups do not require an appointment. We strongly recommend appointments for filing applications or discussing a visa problem. Your time is valuable; scheduling an appointment is an effective use of that time.
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