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Office of International Services

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Pay the Sevis Fee

Apply for Your Visa

U.S. Embassies

Visa Wait Times

U.S. Visit Program

Before you leave home

Airport Arrival

As Soon As You Arrive

OVPRGS

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Human Resources Banking

Off CampusHousing (TU)

Temporary Housing

Transportation

Philadelphia

The Office of International Services is pleased that you have chosen to pursue your academic or professional goals with Temple University

Your next steps are:

  1. Pay the Sevis Fee
  2. Obtain your entry visa
  3. Make arrangements for housing.
  4. Be sure to have housing arrangment from you first night in Philadelphia.
  5. Make your plans for arrival in Philadelphia.

Please note that you are not permitted to enter the U.S. in J1 status more than 30 days before the program start date indicated on your Form DS-2019. Please also note that the OIS is unable to offer ariport pick up.

Please review the following information before you depart for the U.S. You will find the transition to Temple University much easier if you take the time to read these materials now.

J-1 Orientation Handbook
Important Information for J Exchange Visitors
What to Expect at the Port of Entry
Arriving J-1 Exchange Visitors
Obtaining a Social Security Number
Data Consistency with the US Government
Obtaining A Driver's License

 

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