Maintaining F-1 Status

It is very important for non-immigrants to maintain their status in the United States.

Failure to maintain the requirements of non-immigrant status is grounds for removal from the United States.

To maintain F-1 Status you should:

• Report to the Principal School Official/Designated School Official for initial registration in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) upon arriving at the school.
• Attend the authorized school on your Form I-20.
• Register for a full course of study-12 semester hours (except in your last term and official school breaks).
• Make normal academic progress by completing studies before the program completion date on Form I-20.
• Depart from the U.S. on or before the sixty (60) day grace period, unless before completing your course of study you apply for practical training, moving educational levels, or school transfer.
• Notify the International Student Office (ISO)/ International Advisor within 10 days of moving to a new address.
• Do not break the laws of the United States. Conviction may result in deportation.
• Not work, either on or off-campus without authorization.
• When appropriate, file the following in a timely manner:
  • Program Extension
  • School Transfer

It is the student’s responsibility to comply with all immigration regulation that applies to the F-1 status.

If you have any questions visit your International Advisor.