This office serves as a liaison between M-DCPS and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Included in its functions are the following:

• Assisting clients with securing, completing, and submitting the appropriate immigration forms needed for change of status.
  
• Providing maintenance and guardianship of files for clients who have or have had student visa status.
  
• Collecting reimbursement of tuition and keeping appropriate records of all transactions.
  
• Signing foreign exchange acceptance form.

• Requirements for I-20 Student Visa F-1
  
• Requirements for Foreign Exchange Students Visa J-1
• Requirements for I-20 Student Visa M-1 Vocational
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Students Attending U.S. Schools
  http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/StudVisas.htm
  
• Tips for U.S. Visas for Foreign Students - http://travel.state.gov/
  
• Placement of Foreign Students and Student Visa Guidelines
  http://ehandbooks.dadeschools.net/policies/67.pdf