Immigration
As a student on the F-1 visa, it is your responsibility to maintain your immigration status during your time in the United States.
What is a Visa?
A visa is an official stamp or endorsement in a passport issued by a government. The visa indicates that the visa holder is allowed to enter, leave, or remain in the country of issuance.
For a list of scheduled employment and immigration workshops, click here.
How to Maintain Status
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Upon your initial arrival, provide a copy of your passport ID page, F-1 visa and I-94 record so that we can register you in SEVIS
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Maintain at least 12 credits in spring and fall semester and 3 credits in wintersession.
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Request an updated I-20 if you have changed your major, program completion date, name, citizenship, etc.
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Any changes to your major, address, name, citizenship, etc must be reported to OISS within 10 days.
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Know your program completion date and make sure your I-20 end date matches. If you need to extend your date for your program, you must start the process with OISS before the I-20 end date.
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You cannot legally work / volunteer in the United States without the appropriate work authorization. See the Employment page for more information.
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Do not drop below full-time (12 credits) without consulting an international student advisor.
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Notify OISS if you change your address, wish to take a leave of absence or transfer to another school.
Maintaining status is your responsibility! ...Read Page 3 of your I-20 and visit Study in the States at: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov for more information