Webpage last updated 8/20/2026

International Student Resources

This webpage you are currently on is NOT meant to substitute assistance from Academic and Student Affairs. Instead this webpage has a collection of additional resources you may find helpful as an international student. 

Academic and Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Vice President and Assistant Vice President are your best guides in safeguarding your visa-status.

Employee Assistance Program

The New York State's Employee Assistance Program is here to support you and your families with any personal matters. Domestic Partners count as family. The matters do not have to be work-related. Any interaction with EAP is confidential and has no impact on academic assessment. One way EAP can be helpful to you or a family member, is to connect you with an immigration lawyer.

• 1-800-822-0244 hotline available 24 hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year
• Downstate EAP Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Information

List of links last updated 8/6/2026

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• • Dept. of Homeland Security | Frequently Asked Questions about Final Rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure
  • Final Rule: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure Quick Facts | Study in the States

STUDENT-FRIENDLY Explanation

• • SUNY Binghampton's Guide for SUNY Binghampton Students on How to Understand Duration of Status

Note: SUNY Downstate and SUNY Binghampton are distinctly different schools with separate policies. This is supplemental material, which students may find helpful. International students are always encouraged to seek out counsel from Student Affairs.