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Programs and Offices for Northeastern’s International Community.

International Student Hub

Welcome to the International Student Hub — a place to learn about and connect with Northeastern's International community!

  • Office of Global Services
  • Global Student Success
  • Pre-College
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • NU Immerse
  • NU Bound
  • Bachelor’s Completion
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  • Global Pathways
Office of Global Services OGS
MENUMENU
  • Getting Started
    • After Admission
      • Applying for an Initial I-20
      • Applying for a Transfer I-20
      • Applying for an N.U.in I-20
      • Financial Requirements
      • Dependents
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    • Visa Application
      • F-1 Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Visa Process
      • J-1 Scholar Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Intern Visa Process
      • Paying SEVIS Fee
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    • Preparing for Arrival
      • Entering the U.S.
      • Jumpstart
    • Arrival At NU
      • Settling in at NU
      • Obtaining I-94
      • Online Immigration Clearance
      • International Student Orientation
      • View All »
  • Maintaining Status
    • Compliance Requirements
      • Student Enrollment Requirements
      • Maintaining J-1 Scholar Status
      • Final Term
      • Unlawful presence
      • Program Extensions
      • Non-Medical Leave of Absence
      • View All »
    • Traveling
      • Study Abroad
      • Domestic Travel
      • International Travel
      • Travel Signature Request Form
      • Traveling as a J-1 Scholar
      • View All »
    • Leaving NU
      • Withdrawal from the University
      • Transferring Out
      • Dismissals
      • Completing Your Program (J-1 Scholar)
      • View All »
    • Correcting Status
      • F-1 Readmission
      • F-1 Reinstatement
      • Regaining F-1 Status
  • Employment
    • On-Campus Employment
      • F-1 On-Campus Employment
      • J-1 On-Campus Employment
      • Stipended Graduate Assistantships
    • Off-Campus Employment
      • F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
      • F-1 Pre-Completion OPT
      • J-1 Student Intern
      • J-1 Academic Training (AT)
      • Working Outside of the U.S.
      • View All »
    • Working After Graduation
      • Applying for Post-Completion OPT
      • Reporting Post-Completion OPT (F-1)
      • 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
      • Reporting STEM Extension OPT
      • CAP Gap Extension
      • View All »
    • Other Topics
      • Employment for Dependents (J-2)
      • Volunteering
      • Social Security Number
  • Exchange Visitor Program
    • J-1 Scholars
      • Information for Prospective J-1 Scholars
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Scholars
      • Visa Process for J-1 Scholars
      • J-1 Scholar Arrival
      • Guidelines for Maintaining J-1 Scholar Status
      • Traveling as a J-1 Scholar
      • Completing Your Program as a J-1 Scholar
      • View All »
    • J-1 Visiting Students
      • Information for Prospective J-1 Visiting Students
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Visiting Students
      • Visa Process for J-1 Visiting Students
      • J-1 Visiting Student Arrival
      • Guidelines for Maintaining J-1 Visiting Student Status
      • Traveling as a J-1 Visiting Student
      • Completing Your J-1 Visiting Student Program
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  • Campus Resources
    • Global Campuses
      • Canada
      • Charlotte
      • San Francisco Bay Area
      • Seattle
    • Student SupportMentors. Advisors. Alumni. The number of ways international students are supported at Northeastern are endless.
      • Contact OGS
      • Campus Resources
      • Classroom Culture
      • Global Student Success
      • Global Reach: Mentorship Program
      • Executive Order
    • Resources
      • Troubleshooting myOGS
      • Tax Information
      • Immigration Attorneys and Pro-bono Legal Services
      • Health
      • Housing
      • Government Resources
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    • Events
      • Carnevale
      • International Education Week (IEW)
      • Thanksgiving
      • Diwali

Cap Gap Extension Information and Application Instructions

Cap Gap Extension Information and Application Instructions »

These instructions will help F-1 students learn about and apply for Cap Gap extensions for H-1B visas.

Related Forms and Guides:

Economic Hardship Information Handout

International Student Health Provider Verification Form

Checklist for Letter of Explanation

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OFFICE OF GLOBAL SERVICES

Contact OGS
405 Ell Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
+1-617-373-2310
+1-617-373-8788 (Fax)
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours:

OGS staff will be working remotely starting Monday, March 23rd 2020.

Phone Hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:30am–5:00pm

PLEASE NOTE:
Phone lines are closed on Tuesdays from 3pm–4pm and Fridays from 8:30am-10:30am

Getting Started

  • Arrival At NU
  • After Admissions
  • Visa Application

Maintaining Status

  • Compliance Requirements
  • Traveling
  • Leaving NU

Employment

  • Off-Campus Employment
  • On-Campus Employment
  • Working After Graduation

Campus Resources

  • Global Campuses
  • Resources
  • Student Support

Exchange Visitor Program

  • J-1 Visiting Students
  • J-1 Scholars

Social

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  • Charlotte
  • London
  • Nahant
  • Portland
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Silicon Valley
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver

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