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F-1 REQUIREMENTS
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Following
these guidelines will help you maintain your status as F-1 Student in the
United States.
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Maintain a valid passport at all times.
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Attend the university that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration has authorized by stamping your I-20 when you entered the U.S., or by being notified of your transfer to another school.
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Register and complete a full course of study (12 hours for undergraduates or 9 hours for graduates) each regular semester (Fall and Spring).
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Apply with your Designated School Official (DSO) promptly for an extension of stay if you are unable to complete your program of study by the completion date on your I-20.
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Apply with your Designated School Official (DSO) for proper documentation to notify USCIS of a change of education level and/or a change in major.
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Do not change schools without first contacting your Designated School Official (DSO) for proper documentation.
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Do not engage in any employment without proper authorization.
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Limit on-campus employment to 20 hours per week while school is in session.
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Report a change of address to the ADSO or Designated School Official (DSO) and the Registrar’s Office within 10 days of the change.
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Carry approved health insurance coverage.
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Obey all state and federal laws.
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File the proper tax forms by April 15th of each year. All F-1 students must complete IRS form 8843 regardless of income.
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Request travel documents from an ADSO or DSO before leaving the U.S. (You must allow at least 2 business days for processing)
It is the responsibility of the F-1 International Student to remain informed of changing immigration regulations and maintaining his/her status.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this website
is based on the regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services as they apply in most, but not necessarily all cases. The content of
this website has not been reviewed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
division of Citizenship and Immigration Services, therefore the interpretation
of the USCIS may differ from the interpretations expressed in this website. It
is the responsibility of the F-1 student to maintain lawful status. You may wish
to contact a USCIS official or immigration attorney to be sure of your rights
and obligations under immigration law.