1. Immigration Matters

2. Williston Hall 406 Office Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 12pm Closed for Lunch 1 pm – 4:30 pm Walk-In Hours Monday – Friday 1 pm – 3 pm Other times by appointment only *Change of Status and Reinstatements require an appointment

3. Who do you get your immigration advice from? ISFO!!!!! !!

4. MUST BE ENROLLED FULL TIME!!!! Undergrads –12 credit hours Fall and Spring Semesters Grads –9 credit hours Fall and Spring Semesters Summer Term not required by Regulation –May have other reasons that you must take classes Underloads –Talk to ISFO Enrollment F-1 & J-1 Students

5. Undergrads –2.0 GPA Grads –3.0 GPA If you are not in good academic standing, you are NOT eligible for: –Curricular Practical Training (CPT) –Optional Practical Training (OPT) –Travel Signatures (until we know you are retained) –On-campus employment (must get special permission to continue working) Maintain Good Academic Standing

6. DO NOT LOSE YOUR DOCUMENTS –Keep in a safe place –If you do lose or damage your documents, come talk to ISFO immediately about replacement Passport –Must remain valid entire time abroad –If you renew, make sure ISFO gets a copy Visa –Can expire while in the U.S.; must renew if you leave the country –If you renew, make sure ISFO gets a copy Documents

7. F-1 I-20 (1 st page) School Code Program start & end dates SEVIS # Student signature

8. F-1 I-20 (2 nd page) CPT employment information Endorse for Travel

9. J-1 DS- 2019 Endorse for Travel Program Dates SEVIS # Program Code

10. Travel Signatures –Need a recent signature (6 months highly recommended) Page 2 of I-20 Page 1 of DS-2019 Academic Probation –Your status must be confirmed before a travel signature can be issued. Mid-Semester Travel –Not recommended, but if there is an emergency, come talk to ISFO Travel

11. Allowed for everyone right away 20 hours/week limit during Fall and Spring Semesters Possible full-time during Summer F-1 No Authorization Needed J-1 Authorization Required On-campus Employment