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Immigration Check-In

To complete your Immigration Check-in at Â鶹´«Ã½, follow the steps below carefully. 

Step 1: Log in to the OISS portal.

  1. Go to the . 
  2. Enter your NetID and password to log in.

Step 2: Submit the Immigration Check-in Request

  1. Click on the “Documents and Requests” tab in your student profile. 
  2. Locate and click on the “Immigration Check-in” icon on the right side. 
  3. Complete the request and upload the required documents in PDF or JPEG format. 
  4. If your document cannot be opened, you will be required to resubmit it in the correct format. 

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

You must upload the following documents: 

I-94 Arrival Record 

  • Visit to obtain your I-94 record. 

Certificate of Completion for the F-1/J-1 Orientation Course 

  • This will be emailed to you upon successful completion of the online orientation course. 
  • Exceptions: If you are a Kellogg master's or exchange student, GLO exchange student, or NU-Q exchange student, upload documentation from your respective department instead. 

F-1 or J-1 Visa Page from Your Passport 

  • This page includes your name, passport number, date of birth, visa issuance/expiration dates, etc. 
  • Note for Canadian Citizens: Instead of a visa page, upload a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019. 
  • Learn more about your visa on the page. 

Step 4: Update Your U.S. Address in CAESAR

  1. Log in to using your NetID and password. 
  2. Click on the “Profile” box. 
  3. Select “Addresses” in the left-hand menu and enter your current U.S. address. 
  4. Follow the guide for step-by-step images and instructions. 

Important Address Guidelines: 

  • Your current (U.S.) address must be a U.S. address where you are living while attending Â鶹´«Ã½. 
  • Format matters! Incorrectly formatted addresses may be considered invalid. 

Example Format: 

  • Address 1: Building number followed by street name (Do NOT include apartment/dorm name here). 
  • Address 2 (Optional): Apartment, dorm, or floor number. 
  • Country: United States. 
    If you are living in a temporary location, enter that address and update it when you move. 
  • Your Permanent Address must be a non-U.S. address (typically your home country). 
  • Note: OISS cannot activate your immigration record until your U.S. address is updated in CAESAR. You must always update your address within 10 days of moving. 

Step 5: Update Your Emergency Contact in CAESAR

  1. Log in to . 
  2. Follow the . 
  3. Keep this information updated throughout your studies at Â鶹´«Ã½.

Step 6: Update Your U.S. Phone Number in the OISS Portal

  1. Log in to the with your NetID and password. 
  2. Click on the “Documents and Requests” tab. 
  3. Select “Contact Information Update” request.

For F-1 Students: 

  • Update your U.S. phone number and/or foreign phone number (including country code). 

For J-1 Students: 

  • You must update your U.S. phone number. 
  • If you do not have one, you may use the U.S. phone number of a friend, relative, or academic department. 
  • Exchange students: Your program’s phone number may already be listed under the “Personal & Programs” tab. 
Make sure all your information is accurate and updated promptly! By completing the steps above, your immigration check-in will be processed successfully.