F-1 Student Visa Information

The academic services manager is responsible to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for non-immigrant students attending JAIMS. All students under F-1 Student Status must be in compliance with INS 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, he or she will be given a copy of the I-20 that should be kept 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. 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

Students are required to have a passport that is valid through the end of the program 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. Students are also responsible for transportation to internship companies in and out of country.

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.

From Airport to Hotel

After arriving 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: 808-566-7333), 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.