Special Announcement for Current International Students
In the past, the Office of Admissions and Services for International Students (OASIS) has been the go-to resource for international students. To better serve students, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) will now be the primary hub for assistance with immigration questions, while the admissions department will continue to guide and support new international students.
Resources
In this section, you will find forms and resources for international students, including the OPT, CPT, I-20 forms, Driver License / State Identification Letter Request, and Tax Information.
Driver’s License / State Identification Information
The Department of Revenue no longer requires a letter from the OASIS office.
What you need to take with you:
- Your passport
- Your I-20
- Full-Time Verification Letter
- Obtained from the Station
- Proof of Address:
- If a commuter - phone bill, utility bill, etc.
- If a resident - letter from Residential Life.
- Social Security
- DENIAL letter, if you do not have a SSN.
- I-94 number:
Social Security
877-405-3570
4800 Executive Ctr Pkwy
St. Peters, MO 63376Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Revenue Office / License Bureau
Revenue Department
2499 Raymond Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-4456
Optional Practical Training / OPT Information Request
Students are allowed a total of 12 months of employment at every degree level. Students with degrees in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) may be eligible for a 24- month extension of OPT.
For more information about OPT and the application process please email InternationalServices@bigjonbear.com.
Curriculum Practical Training / CPT Information Request
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an authorized period of employment that is an integral or important part of a student’s curriculum.
CPT has to be related to your program of study and approved by your Academic Advisor.
For more information about CPT and the application process please email InternationalServices@bigjonbear.com.