University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Other Questions

I moved. How do I report my change of address?

It is important to report your change of address to the University of Michigan-Flint International Center, as well as the Registrar's Office. F-1 students must also change their address with the Department of Homeland Security- Change of Address Page.
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I will go to a different academic institution in the United States. What is the procedure to move/transfer to a new school?

To request a transfer, you should submit our F-1 Transfer-Out Request Form following the instructions on the form. On your transfer release date, your SEVIS database record will be moved from University of Michigan-Flint sponsorship to your new institution. After that, your new school will be able to prepare an updated, “transfer” I-20 reflecting your new sponsorship. Once your SEVIS record has been transferred, you will no longer be affiliated with our institution from immigration perspective, so you should no longer work or study here.
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I've changed my immigration status and am no longer F-1 or J-1. How should I report this?

If your immigration status is no longer sponsored by the University of Michigan (such as F or J) it is your responsibility to notify the University of any change of status. To officially record your new status, the Office of the Registrar will need a copy of the approval form(s) you received from USCIS. You can get this information to the Registrar's Office in one of the following ways:


  • Visit the office, 266 University Pavilion with your M-Card and your documents.


  • Write a letter that includes your name, your current status, your UMID number and your signature asking for an update on your Visa status and include with the letter a copy of the documentation you received from USCIS. Mail or fax to University of Michigan-Flint, Office of the Registrar, 266 UPAV, 303 E Kearsley Street, Flint, Michigan 48502-1950 USA Fax: 810.762.3346

It is important for you to keep the International Center informed about any changes to your immigration status in the United States.

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Where can I find information about the “green card lottery”?

The U.S. Department of State Diversity Immigrant Program (green card lottery) enables 50,000 randomly chosen people to obtain permanent residence in the United States. The DV entry registration period, runs from October through December each year. For future Diversity Visa information updates, please check the U.S. Department of State's Diversity Visa Program page.
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I have some more questions. How can I meet with an advisor?

The UM-Flint International Center offers immigration advising services to F-1 students, and dependents. Our immigration advisors can respond to all issues relating to F  immigration regulations and relevant immigration documents and respond to issues related to adjusting to the UM-Flint environment and U.S. culture.

You can also contact us by phone 810.762.0867, or by email

Daniel Adams dadams@umflint.edu

Patriece Campbell patriecc@umflint.edu

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