Current Students

Current students are defined as those who are pursuing degree programs at UC Berkeley, enrolled in classes and registered (or approved for research status). Our annual International Student Data captures a glimpse of the current international student population at UC Berkeley.

Immigration Matters

Practical Resources

F-1 Students

   F-1 Regulations
   Extension of Program
   Adding a Dependent/ Inviting Family
   Replacement of I-20
   Requirements for Updating Your Address
   Course Load Requirements
   Semester Registration Requirements
   Reduced Enrollment Request Form
   UG Final Semester Notice
   Withdrawal, Cancellation, or Dismissal
   Transfer Out to Another U.S. School
   Employment Authorization Overview
      On-Campus Employment
      Optional Practical Training
      Curricular Practical Training
      Economic Hardship
  Understanding SEVIS
   Understanding Your Visa
   Understanding Your I-94
   Understanding Your I-20
  Travel Information
  Changing Non-immigrant Status

J-1 Students

   J-1 Regulations
   Extension of Program
   Adding a Dependent/Inviting Family
   Replacement of DS-2019
   2-Year Physical Presence Requirement
   Health Insurance Requirements
   Requirements for Updating Your Address
   Course Load Requirements
   Semester Registration Requirements
   Reduced Enrollment Request Form
  Withdrawal, Cancellation, or Dismissal
   Transfer Out to Another U.S. School
   Employment Authorization Overview
      On-Campus Employment
      Academic Training
      Economic Hardship
   J-2 Work Authorization
   Understanding SEVIS
   Understanding Your Visa
   Understanding Your I-94
   Understanding Your DS-2019
  Travel Information
  Changing Non-immigrant Status

Other Visa Classifications

Undergraduates Students

   Financial Aid
   Taxes in the U.S.
   Social Security
   UG Research Apprenticeship Program
   Counseling and Psychological Services
   Student Learning Center
   Transfer, Re-entry, Student Parents
  DeCal Classes
   Career Center
   Career Counseling Library
   American History and Institutions
   English Language Programs - Bay Area

Graduates Students

   Financial Aid
   Taxes in the U.S.
   ITIN FAQ for F-1s on Fellowship
   Graduate Division Fellowship Memo
   Social Security
   Filing Fee Policy
   Filing Fee Status Request Form (PDF)
   Counseling and Psychological Services
   Career Center
   Career Counseling Library
    Transfer, Re-entry, & Student Parents
Graduate Assembly
   Graduate Division
   English Language Programs - Bay Area