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
  • International Tutoring Center
  • Global Pathways
  • NU Immerse
  • NU Bound
  • Graduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • Bachelor’s Completion
  • Pre-College


OGS U.S. Teams will operate with limited services on Monday, October 12th from 10am - 3pm ET at the Boston Campus in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, October 13th.

We truly appreciate your patience. Please note that e-form processing may take up to 15 business days.

U.S.-based Students & Scholars: Please review OGS' Current Travel Recommendations prior to traveling outside of the United States.

Office of Global Services OGS
  • Guidance on New DHS Rule
  • E-Forms
  • New Students
    • I-20/DS-2019 Application
      • Requesting Your I-20 (F-1)
      • Requesting Your Transfer-In I-20 (F-1)
      • Requesting Your NU.in I-20 (F-1)
      • Deferring Your Program Start
      • Applying as a J-1 Student
      • Dependents
      • Financial Requirements
      • Estimate of Expenses for I-20 Requests (2026-2027)
      • Webinars – Incoming Students
    • Visa Application
      • F-1 Student Visa Process
      • J-1 Student Visa Process
      • Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee
    • Arrival
      • Arriving in the U.S.
      • Online Immigration Clearance
      • Obtaining Your I-94
      • Settling in at NU
      • International Student Orientation
  • Current Students
    • Understanding Visa Requirements
      • Guidelines on Maintaining Status
      • Reduced Course Load
      • Summer Term
      • Change of Degree Level
      • Final Term
      • Program Extension
      • Leaving Northeastern
      • Transferring Out
      • Violating and Correcting Status
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
    • Traveling
      • Current Travel Recommendations
      • International Travel
      • Domestic Travel
      • Renewing your F-1/J-1 Visa
      • Required Documents for Non-Citizens to Carry in the U.S.
      • Study Abroad, Research Abroad, and Global Co-op
    • Leaves of Absence
      • Medical Leave Of Absence
      • Non-Medical Leave of Absence
      • Returning From a Leave of Absence
    • Important Updates
      • DHS Final Rule on F and J “Duration of Status”
      • USCIS Policy Updates – Updated September 11, 2026
      • Current Travel Recommendations
      • Summer 2026 Calendar Changes for International Students
      • Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries
      • Visa Interview Appointments Should Be Scheduled in Country of Residence or Nationality
      • New U.S. Visa Screening Procedures
      • New DHS Alien Registration Requirement for Non-U.S. Citizens
      • Semester Conversion for CPS Graduate Programs
  • Employment
    • On-Campus Employment
      • On-Campus Employment
      • Stipended Graduate Assistantships
    • Off-Campus Employment
      • F-1 Curricular Practical Training
      • F-1 Pre-Completion OPT
      • J-1 Academic Training
      • Economic Hardship and Special Student Relief (SSR)
      • Unauthorized Employment
    • Working After Graduation
      • Applying For F-1 Post-Completion OPT
      • Reporting Post-Completion OPT
      • 24-Month STEM OPT Extension
      • Reporting STEM OPT Extension
      • H-1B and the Cap-Gap Extension
      • J-1 Academic Training
    • Other Topics
      • DED and TPS
      • Social Security Number
      • Volunteering and Unpaid Co-op/Internships
      • Employment for Dependents (J-2)
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
  • Exchange Visitor Program
    • J-1 Scholars
      • Information for Prospective J-1 Scholars
      • Visa Process for J-1 Scholars
      • Arrival for J-1 Scholars
      • Traveling as a J-1 Scholar
      • Current Travel Recommendations
      • Guidelines for Maintaining J-1 Scholar Status
      • Completing Your J-1 Scholar Program
      • Financial Requirements for J-1 Scholars
      • Services for J-1 Scholars
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
  • Student Support
    • Events & Cultural Support
      • Global Student Mentor Program
      • Academic Tools & Tips
      • Events
      • OGS Funding for Student Clubs and Organizations
    • Helpful Information
      • Campus Resources
      • Tax Information
      • Safety & Scams
      • Health
      • Housing
      • Driving and State IDs
      • Family Matters
      • Government Resources
      • U.S. Immigration Legal Resources
    • About OGS
      • Contact OGS
      • Troubleshooting myOGS
      • E-Forms
      • OGS Service Portal
  • Canadian Campuses

Return from Leave of Absence Less Than 5 Months

Return from Leave of Absence Less Than 5 Months »

This is to request a new I-20 to resume classes after a leave of absence of less than 5 months

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Contact OGS

    354 Richards Hall
    360 Huntington Avenue
    Boston, MA 02115
    +1-617-373-2310
    OGS Service Portal

    Office Hours

    Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
    (Note: We are closed on Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm for all staff training and meeting).

    Phone Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m. ET


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