GLOSSARY OF TERMS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CBP (USCBP) | See DHS |
| CIS (USCIS) | See DHS |
| CPT | Curricular Practical Training |
| DCF Form | Declaration and Certification of Finances Form (International Student Financial Statement) |
| DHS | U.S. Department of Homeland Security (formerly known as INS) which includes:
|
| DOS | U.S. Department of State |
| DS-2019 | Immigration Form for J-1 Exchange Visitors |
| D/S | Duration of Status |
| DSO | Designated School Official, your international student advisor |
| EAD | Employment Authorization Document, (I-766 or I-688B), a work permit issued by USCIS |
| F-1 | Student visa |
| I-20 | Immigration form for F-1 students |
| I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status |
| I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization; see also EAD |
| ICE (USICE) | See DHS |
| IRS | U.S. Internal Revenue Service |
| ISS | International Student Services office at UMass Boston |
| J-1 | Exchange visitor visa |
| NSEERS | National Security Entry-Exit Registration System |
| OPT | Optional Practical Training |
| SEVIS | Student Exchange Visitor Information System, the USCIS database of international students in the U.S. |
| SSA | U.S. Social Security Administration |