The Office of International Students and Scholars will be working remotely 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10. We will be closed from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10 to allow staff to prepare for severe weather. 

Per Tulane University guidance, we will be remote on Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12 from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM 1because of Tropical Storm Francine. OISS will update this alert notice if this changes. 

Depending on weather conditions, the building will reopen on Friday, September 13 at 9:00 AM. 

Please visit https://tulane.edu/emergency for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Francine. 

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.