Patti Carson

Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, ARO & DSO

Schichtl 120C

(501) 450-5099

Immigration

Designated School Official (F-1 Program); Responsible Officer (J-1 Program)
review and update student information in SEVIS immigration database
register students’ enrollment in the SEVIS database and update address/telephone
monitor enrollment to ensure visa requirements are met
issue updated I-20 and DS-2019 forms; process program extensions
provide travel signature on I-20 or DS-2019
advise and assist students will applications for visa-based employment – Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Severe Economic Hardship
conduct information sessions on CPT and OPT
OPT – work with students, faculty and staff on application process; follow up with graduates on employment status and collect required reports and address/phone information
assist students seeking to withdraw from the university, drop below full time enrollment, transferring to another university or seeking a leave of absence
assist students seeking to reinstate their visa status
reporting for J-1 program
correspond with and issue DS-2019 for research scholars
policy and procedures development
keep immigration and visa employment sections of the EI webpage up to date

On-Campus Employment

sign off on campus employment paperwork/enter/check authorization in Banner
prepare enrollment confirmation letters for students applying for a Social Security card
advise students on visa regulations governing on-campus employment

Other Services/Activities

enrollment or status verification letters needed by students for their government/scholarship sponsor
travel assistance letters for students – if traveling and renewing visa
trouble shoot for students who are having problems with applying for a driver’s license
Sash Ceremony honoring international graduates
Open Doors reporting on student/OPT graduate statistics
assist with new student orientation
represent office at campus meetings/events