F-1 students are not immediately eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). You will only become eligible for an SSN when you have a job offer to work on-campus, have received Curricular Practical ...

Current F-1 students, and alumni on OPT or STEM OPT, have the option to transfer their active SEVIS I-20 record to another F-1 sponsoring school within the U.S. To be eligible for transfer-out, you ...

PERSONAL SALE OF ARTWORK ADVISORY View our Advisory Webinar (OneKey login required) Please be aware that when you are an international student, selling your artwork in the United States may be ...

Pratt/OIA does not write visitor invitation letters for friends and family. If you want to have friends or family visit, you can write an invitation letter yourself. A common reason for visiting is ...

Review our OIA Arrival Guide, created by fellow international students to help support your adjustment to life in NYC and at Pratt. Our First Year International (FYI) content covers a variety of ...

STEM OPT Workshop Video Following post-completion OPT, some F-1 students are eligible for a two-year STEM OPT extension. In order to apply for and receive the STEM OPT […] ...

Once you have your SEVIS I-20 from Pratt, you are ready to start your F-1 student visa application. The steps are listed below. Citizens of Canada and Bermuda are exempt from entry visa requirements, ...

Students who need a new F-1 visa: July 28, 2025 (three weeks before orientation) Students with a valid F-1 visa: August 11, 2025 (one week before orientation) Current F-1 status holders in the U.S.: ...