Find the Right Information
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports international students and alumni, international faculty and staff, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and CSUSB departments involved in university-sponsored immigration and scholar-hosting processes.
These frequently asked questions can help you find the right ISSS information, resource, or service. Choose the question or audience that best matches what you need, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
International Students & Alumni
Getting Started at CSUSB
If you are considering applying to CSUSB as an international student, start with International Admissions for information about admission requirements, application procedures, and next steps. You are also welcome to explore these FAQs to learn about the immigration guidance, employment resources, and other support available through ISSS for international students at CSUSB.
Start with New International Students for information and resources to help you prepare for CSUSB and begin your studies.
Visit Transfer Students for information and next steps for international students transferring to CSUSB.
Visit Returning & Readmitted Students for information and next steps for international students returning to CSUSB.
Maintaining Status, Travel & Program Changes
Review Maintaining Status for guidance about the responsibilities international students need to understand while studying at CSUSB.
Review Travel Outside the United States before international travel for information and resources related to travel preparation and returning to the United States.
Start with Completing or Leaving CSUSB for information about next steps when you are completing your program or leaving the university.
Visit Health Insurance for information and resources related to international student health insurance at CSUSB.
Employment & Practical Training
Start with International Student Employment to explore the employment and practical training information available to international students.
Visit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for current guidance and the applicable CSUSB process.
Visit Optional Practical Training (OPT) for current OPT guidance and the applicable CSUSB process.
Visit STEM OPT Extension for current guidance and the applicable CSUSB process.
Visit OPT & STEM OPT Reporting for information about reporting employment and other updates during OPT or STEM OPT.
Visit Social Security Number for information and resources for international students.
Help, Advising & Other Resources
Visit Portal Login Help for assistance accessing the Coyote International Portal.
Visit Advising Appointments to learn about advising options and how to schedule an appointment.
Visit Tax Filing Information for tax-related information and resources for international students and alumni.
Visit Official Resources for links to government and other authoritative resources used by international students.
Visit Emergency & Legal Resources for information about emergency assistance and legal resources.
Choose the FAQ above that best matches your question. If you are on OPT or STEM OPT, use OPT & STEM OPT Reporting for reporting information. If your question does not fit one of these topics, use Contact ISSS & Office Hours to find the appropriate way to reach our team.
Faculty, Staff, and Scholars
Start with Tenure-Track Faculty for information about CSUSB-sponsored employment-based immigration services, including H-1B sponsorship, other employment-based classifications, permanent residency information, and changes affecting sponsored employment.
Visit Changes, Travel & Departures for information about employment changes, international travel considerations, leave, resignation, or the end of CSUSB-sponsored employment.
Visit J-1 Exchange Visitors to find information about preparing for your program, maintaining J-1 status, travel and program changes, completing your program, and J-2 dependents.
Visit Changes, Travel & Extensions before making a program change, planning international travel, or requesting an extension.
Visit Maintaining J-1 Status for information about ongoing program responsibilities, reporting, health insurance, authorized activities, and when to contact ISSS.
Campus Departments
Start with Before Hiring or Hosting before making commitments about immigration sponsorship, work authorization, or program dates. ISSS can help identify the appropriate university process and next steps.
Still Not Sure Where to Start?
Some questions do not fit neatly into one category. If you reviewed the information above and are still unsure where to go, visit Contact ISSS & Office Hours for ways to reach our team. We can help you identify the appropriate resource or next step.