From May 27 to May 31, our office will be closed.  May 27, Tulane University is closed in observance of Memorial Day.  May 28- May 31, the entire OISS team will be attending the NAFSA Annual Conference.  As the most important annual event for international educators, this conference will provide our team with vital updates and ideas that will help us to better serve our international community.  As a bonus, we’re using this opportunity to update the carpet at 6901 Willow. 

If you have any timely requests, such as an OPT, CPT, or Academic Training application or a program extension, please be sure to get complete application to your OISS advisor no later than Friday, May 17 to allow for 3 to 5 business days for processing.  If not, we may not be able to complete your request before the conference. 

During this time, we’ll be monitoring our email for true immigration emergencies, but please be sure to expect a delay in our response.  We’ll still be there if you really need us. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

The OISS Team

English Language Verification

 

F-1 English Language Requirements

8 C.F.R. § 214.3(k)(3) requires the "appropriate school authority" to determine "that the prospective student's qualifications meet all standards for admission.”

English proficiency is a required field in SEVIS, for creating and issuing Form I-20.

This is is usually met by having internal policies regarding English language proficiency needed to be admitted.

J-1 English Language Requirements

8 C.F.R. § 62.10 (a)(2) requires that: "The exchange visitor possesses sufficient proficiency in the English language, as determined by an objective measurement of English language proficiency, successfully to participate in his or her program and to function on a day-to-day basis."

The methods below may be used to show verification of English language proficiency:

  • Recognized English language test (Ex: TOEFL, IELTS, OPI, recognized country specific tests, etc.)
  • Signed documentation from an academic institution (Any publicly or privately operated primary, secondary or post-secondary institution in the United States or abroad that offers primarily academic programs).
  • A documented interview conducted by the sponsor either in person or by videoconferencing, or by telephone if videoconferencing is not a viable option
  • Other (Please contact OISS)

Submit J-1 Student English Language Proficiency Declaration and accompanying documents.