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Glossary of Terms
| Term: | Meaning: |
| F-1 | International Student Visa |
| Form I-20 | Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 international students |
| SEVIS | Student & Exchange Visitor Information System |
| EAD | Employment Authorization Document |
| DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
| Within DHS: | |
| USCIS: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services | |
| ICE: Immigration & Customs Enforcement | |
| CBP: Customs and Border Protection | |
| DCF | Declaration & Certification of Finances |
| D/S | Duration of Status |
| DSO | Designated School Official (your immigration advisor) |
| CPT | Curricular Practical Training |
| OPT | Optional Practical Training |
| IRS | Internal Revenue Service |
| SSA | Social Security Administration |
| ISSS | The International Student & Scholar Services Office |
| Form I-94 | Arrival and Departure Card (can be retrieved from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ ) |