UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL CENTER

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL CENTERSJ
EXCHANGE VISITORS PROGRAM

• For Professors, Research Scholars
• and Short Term Scholars

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EXCHANGE VISITOR SERVICES(EVS)
http//www.ufic.ufl.edu/evs.html EVS Staff
Lyn Straka EVS Director and Exchange
Coordinator [phone] lstraka_at_ufic.ufl.edu

• Michael SmithProgram Assistant
  ARO(352)-273-1511msmith_at_ufic.ufl.edu
• Scott DavisProgram Assistant
  ARO(352)-273-1527sdavis_at_ufic.ufl.edu

• Adam GreenfieldAssistant Director - ARO
• [phone]
• agreen_at_ufic.ufl.eduMichal KatzEVS Clerk(352)
  273-1511mkatz_at_ufic.ufl.edu

University of Florida International Center 190
Hub, Gainesville, FL 32611 352.392.5323
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J-1 PROGRAM FOR PROFESSORS, RESEARCH SCHOLARS,
SHORT-TERM SCHOLARS

• The primary purpose of the J-1 exchange visitor
  program under law is to foster an exchange of
  ideas between Americans and foreign nationals and
  to stimulate international collaborative teaching
  and research efforts. The exchange of research
  scholars and professors promotes interchange,
  mutual enrichment, and linkages between research
  and educational institutions in the U.S. and
  those of other countries. For more information
  on the J Exchange Visitor status please visit
  http//travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267
  .html
• The University of Florida is an official Program
  Sponsor designated by the Department of State to
  administer J-1 Exchange Visitor programs at UF.
  The International Center is charged with the
  responsibility to administer these programs.
• The EVS section of the International Center has
  the responsibility to provide accurate and
  complete information, to the extent lawfully
  permitted, to the Department of State regarding
  their exchange visitor program and exchange
  visitors.

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The Three Categories

• The University of Florida sponsors three
  categories for research and teaching activities
• Professor An individual primarily engaged in
  teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting. A
  professor may also conduct research. The exchange
  visitor cannot be a candidate for a
  tenure-accruing position. Program period up to
  five years.
• Research Scholar An individual primarily
  conducting research, observing, or consulting in
  connection with a research program. A research
  scholar may also teach or lecture. Program period
  up to five years.
• Short-term Scholar An individual engaged in
  conducting research, observing, consulting,
  teaching, training, or lecturing for a period of
  six months or less.

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National Security Entry-Exit Registration System
(NSEERS)

• Non-immigrants from certain countries, as well as
  other individuals whom the Attorney General or
  the Department of State (DOS) designate on a
  discretionary basis, are registered upon entry to
  the United States under "special registration"
  procedures, as part of the National Security
  Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). Please
  refer to the link above for more information on
  the NSEERS registration requirements.
• An individual who has been registered in NSEERS
  at the port of entry upon admission to the United
  States must
• Provide information requested by the immigration
  inspectors, and be fingerprinted and
  photographed
• Inform Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  within 10 days of any change of address, change
  of employer or change of school, on Form AR
  -11SR
• Depart the United States from an
  officially-designated port of departure only, and
  report to a DHS officer at such airport prior to
  departure, on the day of departure and
• Respond to any notice received from DHS that
  instructs the individual to report to DHS for an
  interview (these notices are sent only on an
  individual, case-by-case basis).
• Individuals subject to Special Registration
  should be given
• An I-94 with an FIN (Fingerprint Identification
  Number) recorded on it and
• A Walk away Materials packet at the POE,
  explaining their obligations under Special
  Registration, and listing the ports of departure
  that must be used when departing the United
  States.

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Program Termination, Compliance and Regulation

• Exchange visitors who fail to comply with the J-1
  regulations are subject to termination from their
  J-1 program. Termination removes the exchange
  visitor from a valid nonimmigrant status and
  subjects the visitor to deportation regulations.
  Termination events can include
• Failure to conduct the activities posted on the
  DS-2019
• Violation of the regulations of the exchange
  visitor program and/or rules of the University of
  Florida
• Willful failure to maintain the mandatory
  exchange visitor and dependent (if applicable)
  insurance coverage requirements, and
• Engagement in unauthorized employment.  
• Exchange visitors who are terminated are
  ineligible for an extension of stay or
  in-country change of status.

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Maintaining Status

• Exchange visitors maintain their J-1 status by
• Obtaining validation of the SEVIS record after
  check-in is completed (must check in immediately
  after arriving )
• Retaining required documentation at all times
• Valid DS-2019
• Valid Passport
• I-94 card marked D/S Duration of Status
  refers to program period listed under item 3 on
  DS-2019
• Engaging only in appropriate activities permitted
  under their program and category specifically,
  the activity described in Section 4 on the
  DS2019. If the exchange visitor completes or
  ceases this activity, he/she should leave the
  U.S. within 30 days
• Refraining from unauthorized employment (any
  employment activity that is not included in Part
  4 on the DS-2019 must be approved in writing by
  EVS before the activity begins)
• Maintaining required health insurance coverage
  for the entire program period specified on the
  Form DS-2019. Detailed information may be
  obtained at Insurance Information
• Reporting a change of address to USCIS, UF and
  EVS within 10 days of the move date (All
  non-immigrants must file an AR-11 either
  electronically or via mail with USCIS. UF
  exchange visitors should also visit
  www.my.ufl.edu to update their UF directory
  profile, and write to scholarinsurance_at_ufic.ufl.ed
  u to request an update of their address in the
  EVS database and
• Filing timely and appropriate transfers and
  extension requests with the appropriate
  administrative staff member in the hiring
  department/center

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Check-in with EVS

• All exchange visitors are required to check in
  with EVS immediately after arriving in the U.S.
  Validation of the SEVIS record will only occur
  after check-in is completed. Check-in is
  conducted between the hours of 8AM and 5PM,
  Monday through Friday, if the exchange visitor
  has ALL required documents (must have appropriate
  verification of insurance coverage requirements
  ).
•  Documents required for check-in include
• J-1 Visa
• Passport
• I-94 card (front and back)
• DS-2019 for J-1 and all accompanying J-2
  dependents
• Completed Faculty/Scholar Registration Form
  (front and back) , and
• Proof of insurance coverage for exchange visitor
  and dependents that meets federal requirements as
  outlined in Insurance Information.
• For exchange visitors not located on the main
  campus of UF, check-in can be conducted via fax
  (352-392-6782) or scan and email of all required
  documents.

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J1/J2 Mandatory Health Insurance

• All exchange visitors, both J-1 principals and
  their J-2 dependents, are required by the U.S.
  Government (22 CFR 62.14) to have Sickness and
  Accident insurance, and Medical Evacuation and
  Repatriation insurance meeting specific
  requirements (see Slide 10) in effect for the
  duration of their J status validity periods.
• Please see the next slide for instructions on
  providing confirmation of insurance.

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J1/J2 Mandatory Health Insurance, contd.

• EVS only accepts insurance plans which meet all
  the requirements. Acceptable proof of coverage
  will be determined by EVS staff ONLY.
• It is your responsibility to maintain valid
  medical insurance coverage at ALL times (from the
  Start Date on your DS2019 until the end date on
  your DS2019).  The required insurance coverage
  must be purchased for a minimum of a 90 day
  period. Exchange visitors who will hold J status
  for a period of less than 90 days may purchase
  insurance coverage on a month to month basis
  until the end of his or her program.
• A willful failure on the part of the exchange
  visitor to maintain effective insurance will
  result in termination of the visitors program.
• You can submit your documents prior to arrival
  for approval by emailing them to
  scholarinsurance_at_ufic.ufl.edu
• You can purchase one of our pre-approved plans
  and submit the confirmation to our office.
• If you do not, you must submit an Insurance
  Verification Form completed and signed by the
  company acknowledging that the policy meets all
  the requirements OR if the company will not sign
  the form we need a letter or Certificate in
  English from the company, addressing each
  requirement and verifying that your policy meets
  or exceeds them. Both documents should include a
  list of those covered and the effective (begin
  and end dates) dates of the policy.

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The Federal
government has outlined the following
requirements 1. Medical benefits of at least
50,000 per accident or illness2. Repatriation
of remains in the amount of 7,5003. Medical
Evacuation in the amount of 10,0004. A
deductible not to exceed 500 per accident or
illness (also may include a waiting period for
pre-existing conditions and 25 co-payment)5.
Policy shall not unreasonably exclude coverage
for perils inherent to the activities of the
Exchange Program in which the Exchange Visitor
participates6. Any insurance policy secured to
fulfill these requirements must meet minimum
Insurance Solvency ratingA) Underwritten by an
insurance corporation having an A.M. Best rating
of A- or above, an InsuranceSolvency
International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of A or above,
a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B or above
ORB) Backed by the full faith and credit of the
government of the exchange visitors home
country ORC) Part of a health benefits program
offered on a group basis to employees or enrolled
students by adesignated sponsor ORD) Offered
through or underwritten by a federally qualified
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or
eligibleCompetitive Medical Plan (CMP) as
determined by the Health Care Financing
Administration of the US Department of Health and
Human Services7. Must be acceptable in all
medical facilities.
Mandatory Health Accident Insurance
Requirements
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Gator Link Account

• GatorLink is an individual's computer network
  identity at the University of Florida. Every
  applicant, student, faculty and staff member is
  expected to have a GatorLink username and
  password . http//www.gatorlink.ufl.edu/.
• A GatorLink account provides a username_at_ufl.edu
  e-mail address. Official university
  communications are sent to students at this email
  address.
• GatorLink also offers access to a variety of
  campus computing services at no cost, in addition
  to fee-based services. GatorLink services include
  a free email inbox, free webspace and a monthly
  dialup quota at a minimal cost. Many campus
  services require a GatorLink signon, including
  ISIS, WebCT, computer labs and network
  connections, print services, online training and
  the download of university- licensed software.

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Gator 1 Card Services

• The Gator 1 Card is the official University of
  Florida picture ID card. It is required of all
  students, faculty, and staff. Many activities on
  campus are only available upon presentation of
  the Gator 1 Card. Gator 1 Central is located in
  Room G071 in the UF Bookstore Welcome Center
  on Museum Road.
• Exchange visitors should ask the sponsoring
  department s secretary or office manager to
  complete the ID Card Authorization form.
  Completed forms must have a customer code or
  p-card checked (not both), or write "Employee
  will pay". The department must fax the form to
  392-4156. Appointment may be made by calling
  [phone]. A picture ID must be presented
  to receive a Gator 1 ID Card.
• Shands the Health Science Center Employees
• Shands and Health Science Center employees may
  obtain Gator 1 cards at the locations below
• Shands HospitalEmployee Resource CenterRoom
  10041600 SW Archer Road352-392-0043730am -
  430pm
• Health Science CenterBiomedical Media
  ServicesCommunicore Bldg, Rm C3-3 Please call
  for information and an appointment352-273-5044
• http//www.gator1.ufl.edu/

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Two Year Home Country 212(e) Regulation

• Exchange visitors subject to the 212(e) rule
  requirement must return to their home country and
  reside in that country for two years before they
  become eligible for H, L, or permanent resident
  status. If subject to the 212(e) rule, exchange
  visitors are not permitted to change their
  nonimmigrant status within the United States from
  J to any other nonimmigrant category except A
  (diplomatic) and G (international organization)
  statuses.
• See link for more information Two Year Home
  Country 212(e) regulation
• Exchange visitors may be subject to this
  requirement if
• The exchange visitors skill category appears on
  the applicable countrys list of skills that
  are in critical demand. Listings of skill
  categories for applicable countries are located
  in the Federal Register Revised Exchange-Visitor
  Skills List. and/or
• The exchange visitors program is supported
  financially by a government or international
  agency.
• U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate General visa
  officers determine if an exchange visitor is
  subject to the 212(e) rule. Inquiries about
  applicability of the 212(e) rule should be
  addressed to a visa section representative at the
  appropriate U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate
  Generals office http//www.usembassy.gov/
• A waiver of the Two-Year Home Country Physical
  Presence Requirement is possible
• Exchange visitors may apply for a waiver of the
  212(e) requirement. Waivers are permitted by the
  Department of State and granted by U.S.
  Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  Faculty and Scholar Services considers compliance
  with the Home Country Presence Requirement the
  responsibility of the exchange visitor. EVS role
  in the waiver application process is limited to
  providing basic procedural information about the
  process.

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Waiver Of 212(e)

• A waiver of the Two-Year Home Country Physical
  Presence Requirement (see link Waiver of 212(e))
  can be obtained by filing an I-612 with the USCIS
  for the following reasons
• Statement of no objection from the home country,
• Interest of a U.S. government agency,
• Exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or
  permanent resident spouse or child of the
  exchange visitor, or
• Persecution of the exchange visitor because of
  race, religion, or political opinion.

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12-Month/24-Month Bar On Repeat Participation As
A Professor Or Research Scholar

• 12-Month Bar on repeat participation as a
  Professor or Research Scholar (Previous Rule)
• An exchange visitor who participates in a J
  program as a Professor or Research Scholar is
  barred from returning to the United States in the
  Professor or Research Scholar category for 1 year
  (12 months) immediately following the completion
  of their initial program (including J-2
  dependents) before November 18, 2006.
• An exchange visitor whose prior physical presence
  in J status was of less than six months duration
  is exempt from the 12-month bar.
• 24-Month Bar on repeat participation as a
  Professor or Research Scholar (Current Rule)
• An exchange visitor who participates in a J
  program as a Professor or Research Scholar is
  barred from returning to the United States in the
  Professor or Research Scholar category for 2
  years (24 months) immediately following the
  completion of their initial program (including
  J-2 dependents) . The effective date of this
  provision was November 18, 2006.

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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program J-2 Dependents

• Exchange visitors with immediate family members
  (husband or wife and/or children under the age of
  21) may be eligible to have those family members
  accompany them during their programs.
• Dependents of J Exchange Visitors are granted J-2
  status and are required to have a separate Form
  DS-2019 issued in order to apply for a J-2 visa
  stamp.
• Dependents are required to carry health insurance
  meeting specific requirements as outlined in
  Insurance Information.
• Dependents are eligible to apply for work
  authorization once they arrive in the US by
  filing an I-765 with the USCIS (the link provides
  filing instructions as well as the link to I-765
  form).

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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program J-2 Dependents-
continued

• J-2 Dependents may not
• Remain in the U.S. during the period that the J-1
  exchange visitor resides abroad if the period
  exceeds 30 days (Generally, absences for periods
  of 30 days or longer results a break in the
  continuity of status for the J-1 Exchange Visitor
  and therefore, may invalidate the J-2 status for
  family members)
• Apply for work authorization to earn income that
  will support the J-1 exchange visitor
• Remain in the U.S. as a J-2 child dependent after
  reaching the age of 21.
• J-1 Exchange Visitors are not permitted to leave
  dependent family members in the U.S. during
  extended visits to their home countries.
  Generally, absences for periods of 30 days or
  longer results a break in the continuity of
  status for the J-1 Exchange Visitor and
  therefore, may invalidate the J-2 status for
  family members.

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Social Security Numbers

• J-1 exchange visitors who will be paid by
  University of Florida (who are receiving program
  sponsor funds, as indicated on the DS-2019) are
  eligible to apply for a Social Security Number.
  Professors, Research Scholars and Short Term
  scholars MUST wait at least 10 days after
  entering the U.S. before visiting the local SSA
  office or the social security card will be
  delayed.
• Exceptions
• Short term scholars who will earn income from UF
  and will reside in the U.S. for at least 15 days
  but not more than 29 days should not wait 10
  days. They must visit the Social Security Office
  immediately after arriving in the U.S. The Social
  Security Administration (SSA) will not issue a
  social security number to an individual who will
  not reside in the U.S. at least 14 days beyond
  the date that the application for a social
  security number is submitted to the SSA office.

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Drivers Licenses

• DMVFlorida.org is your online guide to the
  Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. The Florida
  DMV can be very confusing. And it can be very
  difficult to find what you are looking for. Our
  mission is to make it easy for you to complete
  your Florida DMV needs online.
• Common services provided by the DMV include
  drivers license renewal, license plate renewal,
  getting a learners permit, and finding a Florida
  department of Motor Vehicles approved traffic
  school.
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• Florida Driving Records
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• Learners Permit Online
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• Traffic School can protect your driving record

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Early Departure

• Exchange visitors who end their program more than
  30 days prior to the end date on the DS-2019 and
  will not return to the U.S. must notify the
  sponsoring department/center. Then it is the
  departments responsibility to submit the
  appropriate paperwork to EVS.
• Please also send an email to evs_at_ufic.ufl.edu to
  notify our office of your departure.

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Extension of Program

• Extensions are obtained for exchange visitors
  through the sponsoring department/center. Proper
  paperwork must be submitted to EVS 30 days before
  the end date of the J program.
• A professor or research scholar can be sponsored
  by UF for a maximum period of five years. For
  example, if the initial program is scheduled for
  a one year period, extensions of the program may
  be requested from EVS that total a period of five
  years.
• A short-term scholar program is limited to 6
  months in duration. Extensions are not granted
  beyond the 6 months maximum stay period.

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Amendments to Program

• Amendments to J Programs require submission of
  appropriate forms to EVS by the sponsoring
  department/center. Acceptable reasons for
  requesting an amendment include changes in the
  following J program characteristics
• Funding
• Worksite Location
• Supervisor
• Department (change in activity is NOT permitted)
  Department changes require prior EVS approval
• Addition of J-2 dependent(s)does not require the
  signature of a department administrator only
  requested information and appropriate funding
  verification is required

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Transfers

• Exchange visitors may continue their program
  objective under the sponsorship of another
  authorized sponsor in the U.S. by transferring
  their SEVIS records to a new program sponsor.
• Requirements for transfer of program include
• Program sponsor is approved by Department of
  State (DOS) to sponsor the same J Exchange
  Visitor category
• Program objective/activity remains unchanged
• Period of program will not exceed maximum DOS
  established period and,
• J Exchange Visitor checks in with new sponsor
  immediately following transfer date.
• An exchange visitor who desires to transfer his
  or her program must consult with the current
  faculty sponsor and ask the department to
• Complete appropriate Transfer In or Transfer Out
  form and include appropriate signatures
• Submit Transfer Out Form to EVS no later than 30
  days before desired transfer date
• If transferring program to UF Please submit
  Transfer In form to sponsoring department along
  with a copy of the current DS-2019.

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Enrolling in Academic Courses

• There is no regulatory prohibition on a J-1
  Professor or Research Scholar enrolling in
  classes as long as
• the classes are incidental to his or her primary
  activity
• the Professor or Research Scholar continues to
  pursue the objectives for which he or she came
• the program continues to fulfill the objectives
  of the Professor or Research Scholar category
  and,
• the classes do not become the primary objective.
• Consultation with a Faculty and Scholar Services
  staff member and a UF International Student
  Advisor should be undertaken before pursuing a
  degree program as this is considered a change in
  status. Visit http//www.ufic.ufl.edu/issstaff.htm
  for International Student Services contact
  information.

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Enrolling in Academic Courses, contd.

• 1) J exchange visitors are permitted to enroll in
  a degree program, if this activity is verified as
  being "incidental study" If the beneficiaries
  maintain the requirements/objectives of their
  respective J programs and written verification of
  this maintenance is submitted in writing to EVS
  from the department/center sponsor or supervisor
  and,
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• 2) All J exchange visitors who enroll in courses
  at UF are required to meet the international
  student insurance coverage requirements and
  provide proof of this coverage to EVS before
  insurance holds are lifted. Please visit the ISS
  website concerning insurance http//www.ufic.ufl.
  edu/issresources/insurance.htm

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Traveling Abroad and Re-entering the U.S.

• A DS-2019 travel signature issued by a
  Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible
  Officer (AR0) is required of exchange visitors
  who wish to travel outside of the U.S. Travel
  signatures can be obtained from EVS, during
  normal business hours. Proof of current health
  insurance is required before travel signatures
  are issued.
• Travel to home country, with intent to return to
  the U.S., requires a valid passport and travel
  signature on the DS-2019 form. If the J visa
  stamp is expired, the exchange visitor must
  obtain a new visa stamp before entry to the U.S.
  will be granted.
• Travel to a country abroad, other than the
  visitors home country, requires a valid passport
  and a travel signature on DS-2019 form. Exchange
  visitors should also contact the Consulate
  Generals office or Embassy of the country that
  will be visited for entry requirements and
  procedures.

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Change of Address

• Reporting a change of address to USCIS, UF and
  EVS within 10 days of the move date is Mandatory.
  
• (All non-immigrants must file an AR-11 either
  electronically or via mail with USCIS.
• UF exchange visitors should also visit
  www.my.ufl.edu to update their UF directory
  profile, and write to scholarinsurance_at_ufic.ufl.ed
  u to request an update of their address in the
  EVS database

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Bicycles Laws

• Florida law defines a bicycle as a vehicle.
  Because of this status, bicyclists are subject to
  many of the same responsibilities as operators of
  motor vehicles and subject to the same citations
  and fines for violating traffic law.
• --------------------------------------------http
  //www.dot.state.fl.us/safety --------------------
  ------------------------
• The University of Florida Police Department
  enforces all the laws of the State of Florida.
  Because of the University of Florida's commitment
  to the safety of the University Police Department
  places a strong emphasis is placed on the
  enforcement of traffic laws including bicycle
  traffic regulations. If you ride a bicycle, you
  must be knowledgeable of the rules of the road
  and the traffic laws that govern the operation of
  your vehicle, the bicycle.
• Traffic violators on bicycles are subject to the
  same fines as violators in automobiles, 123.50
  for a moving violation, 188.50 for running a red
  light, 77.50 for a non-moving violation and
  49.50 for a violation specific to bicycle
  operation.

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Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP)

• SNAP provides nightly escorts anywhere on campus
  to persons on request. The service is staffed by
  students equipped and supervised by the
  university police department.
• Escorts are routed on foot and driven trips. A
  person requesting an escort may contact SNAP via
  telephone at 392-SNAP (392-7627). The requester
  provides their first name, location of pick-up
  and destination to the dispatcher who determines
  the best method of meeting the requester's need.
  A walking or driving escort is dispatched, to
  their location.
• Purpose and History
• The Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) was
  implemented in 1976 to provide safe, nighttime
  transportation on the University of Florida
  campus. The "buddy system" has long been
  recognized as a means of enhancing personal
  safety and security. SNAP provides an on-call
  "buddy" ready to escort university students,
  staff and visitors.
• SNAP's funding comes from the Transportation fee
  generated from student tuition and the University
  Police Department.
• How to Use SNAP
• An escort may be requested by calling 392-SNAP
  from 630 p.m. to 130 a.m. nightly. Your call
  will be received by the SNAP dispatcher who will
  ask for your first name, location and
  destination. The dispatcher will route the
  nearest escort to you or provide the location and
  time of the next SNAP express stop at your
  location.
• Snap provides thousands of safe escorts each
  year. Plan ahead and contact SNAP prior to your
  desired departure time to reduce waiting time.

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University Police / Public Safety

• Safety Tips and Information
• Welcome! Please visit the University of Florida
  Police Departments web safety tips page. Please
  use the links provided below to access more
  information about the safety topics you are
  interested in. Keep in mind that these tips are
  by no means all-inclusive but should be used as a
  general guideline for evaluating your own safety
  and security in any given situation.
• http//www.police.ufl.edu/csd/csd_safetips.asp
• http//www.police.ufl.edu/csd/csd_psacpp.asp

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Emergency Information

• 911 Emergency Service
• You would dial 911 (from any phone or cell phone)
  in the case of an emergency for health, fire,
  safety, etc
• Be sure to have the address or location you are
  calling about to provide to the operator.
• 911 will send an ambulance, police patrol car or
  fire truck (or any combination of these),
  depending on the nature of the situation.

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Hospitals

• Gainesville has two hospitals if you need to
  visit an Emergency Room without ambulance
  assistance
• Shands Hospital - http//www.shands.com/
• 1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville Florida 32610
• [phone]
• North Florida Regional Medical Center
  http//www.nfrmc.com/
• 6500 W Newberry Rd,
• Gainesville, FL 32605
• [phone]

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Walk-in Clinic Information(For check-ups,
physicals, injuries (non-emergency),etc)

• Urgent Care Center of Gainesville
• 3925 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
• [phone]
• First Care of Gainesville
• 4343 W Newberry Rd Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32607
  
• [phone]
• Hampton Oaks Sports Medicine
• 200 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
• [phone]

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Government Contact Information

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• http//www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
• U.S. Embassies and Consulates
• http//www.usembassy.gov
• Department of State (DOS) http//www.state.gov/