Location

The International Student Services Office is located on the third floor of the administrative (E & F) building just behind the Art Centre Building (ACB).

Office Hours

Jennifer Dickey Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Denise Dooley Tuesday, Thursday, Friday by appointment between 9:30 and 4:30.
Walk-in Wednesdays from 9:30-4:30

International Students

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) is available to assist our international students through their entire CCS experience from the application process through graduation. Services provided are application processing and admission, orientation, academic advising, housing, insurance, immigration information and assistance, maintaining lawful F-1 status, and assistance with personal issues when needed. You will find forms and information below which apply to you as an F-1 student.

For assistance or to make an appointment please contact Jennifer Dickey at jdickey@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or by phone at 313.664.7428. Contact Denise Dooley at ddooley@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or by phone at 313.664.7448 for assistance.

Study Abroad

The International Student Services Office assists students with a variety of study abroad options. CCS students have the opportunity to broaden their educational experience by studying during the summer term with a CCS faculty member or study at another institution for a semester or even a year abroad.

Learn more about the Study Abroad program

Immigration Information for New and Current Students

As an international student, you are ultimately responsible for maintaining your immigration status. Your International Student Advisor or Designated School Official (DSO) is responsible for maintaining your SEVIS record and updating information based on what is reported to him or her. Please be aware of the information below and check your CCS email as well as the webpage regularly for updates on DHS and USCIS policy.

On campus employment

F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. This is a great way to earn extra money while gaining some work experience and meeting new people on campus.

Here are a few important points to remember:

The work does not need to be related to your field of study.
You must maintain legal F-1 status while engaging in on-campus employment.
On-campus employment must be performed on campus and must be paid by CCS.
You may begin working as soon as you start your program at CCS.
You may not work past your program end date.
Qualifying on campus employment: academic departments, academic support departments, shops, computer labs, library and bookstore. Students may not work in facilities or in teaching positions.
Does not qualify for on campus employment: Facilities or teaching positions.
*Canadian border commuter students are not eligible to work on campus.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as employment which is an integral part of an established curriculum, including: "alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school." Source: [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)]. CPT is available only prior to the completion of your degree program and you must have a job offer at the time of application. CPT employment may not delay completion of the academic program.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Optional practical Training (OPT) is defined in the Federal Regulations as temporary employment directly related to a student's field of study. During OPT, a student remains in F-1 status. The end result of the OPT request process is an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by United States Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS).

International Students and Taxes

Nonresident aliens who are students, teachers, or trainees and are temporarily present in the US under a F or J visa, must file a return if they have income that is subject to withholding, even if no tax is withheld. However, a form 8843 must be filed regardless if income was earned or not.

Forms

Add F-2 Dependents (PDF)
Affidavit of Support (PDF)
Change of Address Request (PDF)
Change of Major Request (PDF)
Departure Form (PDF)
I-20 Request for Continuing Students (PDF)
I-20 Request for Program Extension (PDF)
Letter Request (PDF)
Reactivation for Undergrad Student Request (PDF)
Reduced Course (RCL) Load Request (PDF)
Remove F-2 Dependents (PDF)
Transfer Out Form and Checklist (PDF)
Update Financial Information on I-20 (PDF)

F-1 Employment/Practical Training

Curricular Practical Training Approval Form (PDF)
Severe Economic Employment Request (PDF)

Contact

International Student Handbook