The International Student Services (ISS) website is designed to provide information of interest to prospective, newly admitted and current international students.

As a part of the Student Service Center (SSC), we are responsible for assisting the over 100 non-immigrant students at Wentworth who have joined our community from over 50 countries around the world.  The full range of services offered by ISS include orientation for new students, up-to date information on and assistance with U.S. government regulations, and advising on a host of personal, career and immigration issues affecting international students.  Listed below are a number of resources pertaining to the different areas that are covered on this site that will help you during your time as a Wentworth student.

Helpful Links

Major U.S. Holidays There are certain holidays that you will want to be aware of and possibly make plans for ahead of time.  Some may allow you to have a three-day weekend while others give you a week or more of vacation.  If you are living on-campus you can remain in the residence halls over all holidays except for Winter Break.  Make sure you make your plans accordingly. Labor Day - Sept 4, 2006 Columbus Day - Oct 9, 2006 Thanksgiving - Nov 23, 2006 (No classes Nov 23 & 24) Winter Break - Dec 9 - Jan 8, 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday – Jan 15, 2007 President's Day - Feb 19. 2007 Patriot's Day - April 16, 2007 Spring Break - March 10-17, 2007

Applying for an F-1 Visa

- U.S. State Department: General Visa Information
- U.S. State Department: Visa Requirements and Application Forms
- U.S. State Department: Photo Requirements for Visas
- U.S. Embassies & Consulates Worldwide
- On-Line Visa Appointments for U.S. State Department in Canada

Financial Assistance

- CollegeNet
- FastWeb
- International Education Finance Corporation
- International Educational Financial Aid
- International Student's Guide to Studying and Living Abroad
- Petersons' College Planner

Maintaining Status

- SEVIS International Student Site (Dept of Homeland Security)
- Immigration Classifications & Visa Categories
- U.S. Immigration Forms & Fees
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Federal Register
- U.S. Government Policy from the Library of Congress
- American Immigration Lawyers Association

Employment & Taxes

- I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
- Social Security Administration
- Internal Revenue Service
- Cap Count for H1B Visa Category

U.S. Travel

- Park Net
- Peter Pan
- Greyhound
- Amtrak
- MBTA
- Autopilot Auto Trip Planner

International Travel

- Foreign Embassies
- Travel to Border Countries
- Canadian Consulate
- Tourist Visa Information for Canada
- ASIRT: Association for Safe International Road Travel
- Travel Health (Center for Disease Control)
- Rough Guides
- Lonely Planet
- World Time
- International Newspaper