All you have to do is complete an I-9 form with your International Office.Ĭarry your passport and your I-94 card with you at all times However, all F1 students are allowed to work part-time on-campus. Working off-campus without prior approval from your international student office and the Department of Homeland Security is a serious violation of your F1 visa regulations and it could result in deportation. Working off-campus without permission is a serious violation of your F1 Visa! Remaining legal in F1 status will require you to check with your program frequently to see if you are meeting the required amount of credit hours. On the other hand, graduate students will need to do a little more research. This equates to four 3 credit hour courses per semester. Usually, to be considered full-time in an undergraduate program, you will need to enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester during the academic year. If you need to, your passport can be renewed by your home country’s consulate or embassy.įull-time enrollment may differ depending on your student status. Your passport should be valid for at least six months into the future. You will need your passport in order to gain entry to the US. You can go to them with any questions or changes during the course of your time studying abroad. They have important information concerning the legal requirements that you have while you are staying in the US. It’s very important that you meet with your DSO upon entering the US. Meet with your designated school official (DSO) as soon as you arrive in the US You don’t want to run into any issues with law enforcement or government officials during your stay so ensure you also keep your address up to date during your time in the US. You’ll need to make sure your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records are up to date and your international student office can assist you with this. Check in with your International Office within 30 days of your arrival

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