Below, new foreign students and scholars will find information, instructions, tips and advice on preparations to make before traveling to the U.S., requesting immigration documents, arriving to the U.S. and campus, and adjusting to life on campus and in the Pittsburgh area.
Our team of friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help every step of the way!
Now that you're admitted to CMU, you'll need to understand the process for requesting immigration documents (an I-20 or DS-2019), how to apply for a U.S. visa, and other steps to take before arriving in the U.S. and on campus.
This section includes arrival instructions and advice, such as wh at documents to carry when traveling to the U.S., h ow and when to attend Immigration Check-In & Orientation, h ow to access English language training & support, and t ips and advice for "settling in" once you're in the U.S. and on campus.
Here, incoming foreign scholars will learn important information, such as h ow to request immigration documents, details about specific immigration statuses (J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B Workers, etc.), and o ther steps to take before traveling to the U.S. and arriving at CMU.
This section includes arrival information and advice, such as w hat documents to carry when traveling to the U.S., h ow and when to attend Immigration Check-In, h ow to access English language training & support, and t ips and advice for "settling in" once you're in the U.S. and on campus.
Non-immigrant visa documents (I-20s or DS-2019s) are issued only to students admitted to CMU to pursue a degree program or to participate in a formal exchange. Students who register for non-degree/visiting coursework are not eligible to receive immigration documents from CMU.
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5000 Forbes Avenue Cyert Hall, First Floor Atrium Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-5231
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