Immigration Information Sessions: Analysis of Recent Guidance from SEVP

International students, both continuing and admitted, are making decisions about academic programs and courses this fall. However, we know that there may be various issues, particularly travel restrictions or visa matters, subject to guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). 

Please join OIE for one of the following information sessions for analysis of recent guidance from SEVP:

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 8:00am EDT
(GT login required: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/jhjjhxhv)

Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:00am EDT
(GT login required: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/fuatjjxc)

Updates on the campus response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Following guidance from Georgia Tech Administration and the University System of Georgia, the Office of International Education has implemented its continuity of operations plan.  This plan moves OIE to email and other internet-based forms of communication until further notice.  When you have questions or require support, please email the following contacts:
    International Students and Scholars:  info@oie.gatech.edu
    Education Abroad:  education.abroad@oie.gatech.edu
    For all other inquiries, please refer to the staff list:  https://oie.gatech.edu/about-us

OIE remains committed to providing excellent service to all of our stakeholders.  We look forward to working with you virtually to continue supporting Tech's global mission. We appreciate your support and understanding as we and the rest of the world respond to the current public health crisis. 

Welcome to iStart

iStart is a comprehensive data system for case management and compliance with SEVIS issues. It is the portal for F and J visa holders at Georgia Tech to make requests for updates to the I-20/DS-2019 as well as view basic SEVIS status information. Requests such as Program Extensions, Academic Reduced Course Loads, Change of Degree Level, are processed based on e-form requests available in iStart.

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Student & Scholar iStart Access

Student / Scholar Access to iStart

You should have received your Georgia Tech username and temporary password with your admission letter if you are a GT student and from the HR administrator in your host unit if you are a scholar or student intern.  To access iStart visit istart.gatech.edu. Click the blue log in button and use your Georgia Tech username & related password to log in. This is the same username and password you use to log into your Georgia Tech e-mail account and Buzzport.  

If you do not have the Georgia Tech username or password for iStart, Buzzport and your Georgia Tech e-mail address you will need to contact the Office of Information Technology to get your username or reset your password.

 

Access to iStart via link in email

Occasionally an e-form will be started by a Department or OIE staff (an example is the creation of your I-20/DS-2019).  In this case you will be sent an email with a link to complete your portion of the e-form.  When you clickon the link, your username and password should automatically populate.  Login using the pre-populated information.

If you have been sent an e-mail with a link to access iStart and are having issues:

STEP#1. Cut and paste the the url into another browser

STEP#2. Use another computer to access the link

STEP#3. Access the link in a private or incognito browser

 

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E-Forms

 

List of E-forms in iStart

F Student

  • Academic Reduced Course Load
  • Change of Degree Level
  • Change of Major
  • Financial Statement Update
  • Intent to Depart the US/End I-20 Status
  • Medical Reduced Course Load
  • Personal Information Update
  • Program Extension
  • Pre and Post-Completion OPT Requests
  • Request Dependent SEVIS Document
  • SSN Letter Request
  • Travel Signature Request
  • Transfer Out Request
  • Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Form
    (decisions are made within 3 weeks of the application deadline)
  • International Student Leadership Award

J Student 

  • Request for Academic Training
  • Financial Statement Upload
  • Program Extension
  • Academic Reduced Course Load
  • Request for Dependents
  • Change of Level/Matriculation
  • Transfer Out
  • International Student Leadership Award & Recommendation
  • Medical Reduced Course Load
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Department & HR Access

Go to iStart Department Portal

Request iStart access for Department and HR Administrators.

Troubleshooting iStart

I can’t login to iStart

Your login for iStart.gatech.edu is the same as your GT username/password combination (used for Buzzport, mail.gatech.edu, etc). If you do not remember your username/password, you may access passport.gatech.edu and follow the steps to reset your login. Once you have done this you should be able to login to iStart with this username/password combination.

If you do not have the Georgia Tech username or password for iStart, Buzzport and your Georgia Tech e-mail address you will need to contact the Office of Information Technology to get your username or reset your password.

The link you sent me is broken

If you have been sent an e-mail with a link to access iStart and are having issues:

STEP#1. Cut and paste the the url into another browser

STEP#2. Use another computer to access the link

STEP#3. Access the link using an incognito or private browser

I’m not able to Submit an E-form (Upload issue)

STEP #1: Make sure the file you are uploading is a PDF file
STEP #2: Make sure the file size of the PDF is under 1 MB
STEP #3: Upload the PDF file using a different browser
STEP #4: Upload the PDF file using a different computer
STEP #5:  If you are still having trouble after completing STEPS #1 through #4 please email us at info@oie.gatech.edu

Department and HR Administrators How do I clear my Java cache?

Please see this pdf for instructions on clearing java cache

Can’t find the answer to your problem?

Email us at info@oie.gatech.edu

 

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