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F-1 Student Visa Information
The academic services manager is responsible
to the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE)
for non-immigrant students attending JAIMS. All students under
F-1
Student status
must be in compliance with BICE regulations at all times. Before
or at the time
of registration, information regarding each student's visa will
be collected.
- New students: When the student
presents Form I-20AB (issued by JAIMS) at the U.S. port
of entry, it will be returned to him or her for safekeeping
with
his
or her
important
documents.
The
I-20 will also allow the student to reenter the U.S. with
the appropriate signature on the reverse side of the
form, a valid multiple entry visa, and a valid passport.
An admission number is assigned and is shown on Form
I-94.
- Transfer students: If the student
has not left the U.S. between terms, he or she should see
the academic services manager to apply for a school transfer.
Passport Requirements
ICMP participants will require a passport that
is valid through the end of ICMP to cover their entire stay in the
United States.
Traveling to Hawaii
Transportation from point of origin
to Hawaii is the responsibility of the participant. For those participating
in a study option, transportation arrangements between Hawaii and
the U.S. mainland or France (if applicable) are also the responsibility
of the participant.
International airline regulations
for luggage are typically as follows:
- Two (2) large suitcases not exceeding 77 pounds
per suitcase, and not exceeding 62 inches total area per suitcase.
(The total area regulation for boxes and items other than suitcases
is also 62 inches.)
- One (1) carry-on bag that will fit under the seat
or in the overhead storage compartment.
These regulations vary slightly depending upon the
airline carrier. For specific information, please contact your
airline.
In addition, please indicate your arrival flight information on
the Temporary
Housing Reservation Form and return it to JAIMS.
From Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival at the Honolulu
International Airport, participants should collect their
baggage and walk out to the curb just outside the baggage claim
area. In
order to reach the Waikiki area, participants may use the Airport
Waikiki Express shuttle (tel: 808-539-9400), which provides
transportation from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki. The
cost
of a one-way trip is $8 for adults; no advance reservations are
necessary (two bags maximum per person). Participants may go
to
the medial strip across from international arrivals, and contact
the shuttle service staff for assistance.
Transportation by taxi is also available
from the airport to Waikiki for approximately $25, excluding baggage
charges and the customary tip of 10 to 15 percent. It takes about
20 minutes to travel the nine-mile trip when there is no traffic.
JAIMS business hours are 8:00 am-5:00
pm, Monday-Friday. Participants who arrive in Honolulu during these
hours and would like assistance or directions may call JAIMS at
(808) 395-2314.
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