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We're excited to meet you soon! This email series will help you prepare for the upcoming semester.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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You can get a head start on preparing for your arrival by completing the tasks below.

Activate your Ohio State email

It is very important that you activate your Ohio State email as soon as possible and prior to your arrival.

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In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of State may still be experiencing a significant backlog. The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. Applicants for student visas usually apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country of their permanent residence.

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What is the SEVIS fee?

The SEVIS fee, implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is a fee intended to defray costs associated with the administration of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.