Resources

U.S. Government Websites

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Website
(general information on U.S. Homeland Security programs and issues)

USCIS Website
(immigration forms, regulations, "hot topics" and a wealth of other information of use to international students and scholars)

USICE's SEVIS Website
(information on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, "SEVIS")

Study in the States
Information on how to study in the U.S. and how to maintain your visa status.

USCBP (Customs and Border Patrol)
(general information)

U.S. Embassies and Consulates World-Wide
(comprehensive list of all U.S. embassies and consulates outside the U.S.)

U.S. Department of State Website
(important informational and regulatory resource on travel to the U.S. and to other countries)

U.S. Department of State's J Exchange Visitor Site
(complete information on the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program)

U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
(information on U.S. income taxes, tax forms, tax treaties, etc.)

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)
(information on eligibility and procedures for obtaining a social security card)

U.S. Visa Applications in Canada
(instructions for non-Canandians only on how to make a visa interview reservation to apply for a U.S. visa in Canada)

Florida Driver's Licenses

USCIS Fact Sheet on Applying for a Driver's License or State ID Card
(basic info on eligibility for F, M or J nonimmigrants)

Florida Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
(general information on Florida motor vehicle rules)

The Florida Driver's Manual
(comprehensive rules related to driving in Florida)

MVC Information for Non-U.S. & U.S Citizens

Credential Evaluation and Translation Services

Globe Language Services Inc.
(provides foreign language translations, "expert opinion" letters and educational credential evaluations from most educational systems of the world)

NACES, National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(professional association for foreign educational credential evaluators; formulates and maintains ethical standards in evaluation services; provides links to member evaluation services, each of which offers credential evaluation services to foreign nationals seeking further education, professional licensure, or employment in the U.S.)

World Education Services
(converts educational credentials from any country into their U.S. equivalents. WES evaluations are widely accepted and often specifically requested by academic institutions, licensing boards, employers and government agencies throughout the U.S.)