This form is to be filled out by ALL international students and scholars at ODU who are permanently leaving ODU. Your submission of this form helps us make updates to your SEVIS record and/or your record in the ODU database. It is especially important for F & J visa holders as failure to make this notification will result in your being pulled for an interview in Immigration's airport office--no matter the visa status you are entering on. If you are temporarily leaving the US (NOT for summer or winter breaks) and will be resuming your studies or research at ODU upon your return, DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM. You should submit the LEAVE OF ABSENCE form found on the FORMS page of the VISA web site. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER SCHOOL: If you would like to pursue a degree or further research at another U.S. school, do not complete this form. Instead, please submit the TRANSFER OUT FORM found on the FORMS page of our web site. J-1 Visiting Scholars: Please contact VISA for more information on this process. LEGAL STATUS: From the last day of exams, F-1 visa holders have 60 days and J-1 visa holders have 30 days to leave the U.S., submit a change of status application or obtain a new visa document for another academic program. Paperwork for a change to another visa status must be started before your 30- or 60-day period begins. Check with an VISA advisor if you have questions. J-1 Visiting Scholars: You may remain in the U.S. up to 30 days after the end date of your DS-2019. TAXES & ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT: ODU Payroll sends a W-2 (or 1042-S, if applicable) form to individuals who received ODU taxable wages in the calendar year after you worked. These forms are sent to your **Permanent** address in LeoOnline, so it is important to keep it updated whether the address is in the U.S. or in another country. Income tax return forms can be downloaded from the IRS website (www.irs.gov).