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A-2 – Dependents of A-1 visa holders (employees of foreign governments who enter the United States on official business). Dependents of A principals may study in the United States without additional permission, although employment is not possible unless the dependent is granted employment authorization by the USCIS.

ADIS – Arrival Departure Information System – US government data system that interacts with the electronic manifest system to identify out of status individuals.

Deadline for 2025 Tax Forms 

Filing Your 2025 Taxes: What You Need to Know 

The University of Illinois Springfield has a Commencement Ceremony (grad walk), which is held every year in May.

Within the United States

Travel within the 48 contiguous states does not require any special permit or documentation; however, you should take your original travel documents (passport, visa, I-94, and I-20) and a separate photocopy (in case the originals are lost). You should also make sure that someone has access to another photocopy of these documents. Lost or damaged documents can be difficult and costly to replace.

Application Process

The Office of International Student Services has copies of the Rules of the Road (PDF) available for students to pick up in HRB 10.

To apply for a driver’s license, you will need to have the following documents:

Automobiles

If you are able to own a car, then you must apply for an Illinois driver’s license. Before you can drive, you are required by law to purchase automobile insurance and you must also purchase license plates. Please see the following websites for more information:

Student organizations at UIS are always evolving and there are many offering various cultural interests.

47th Annual International Festival

2025 International Festival will be held on Saturday, October 25th at TRAC.

International Ambassadors serve the office of International Student Services during international student orientation week and throughout the year with additional programming events. The Ambassadors provide an enthusiastic commitment to international students.

It can be difficult to leave your family and friends behind to live in another country. However, most international students make new friends through activities, clubs, and organizations on campus. Explore some of the many ways in which you can get involved on campus.