了解F-1状态

作为一名F-1学生，你要么“有身份”，要么“没有身份”。. These rules also apply to students on a J-1 issued by a partner sponsor such as IREX or CCID.

"In status" refers to following the rules required by USCIS (a branch of the U.S. 政府在 国土安全部). Students are "out of status" when they do not follow the F-1 regulations and are reported 在I-20公路上 SEVIS本身. If you are reported to SEVIS as "out of status" you will need to leave the United States immediately or file for reinstatement. Students are "in status" when they follow their F-1 student visa regulations.

The following are the 10 most important things to do in order to be “在状态” 与移民 还有你的I-20表格要求:

  1. 就读给你签发I-20的学校.
    •  你在美国的第一个学期就到莱恩报到.
    • 确保在第一周参加所有的课程.  Lane has a strict 不露面 policy for all 类 during the first week. Attendance is required or your SEVIS record will be at risk of being terminated for being under-enrolled.
    • ESL students should see ESL Program guidelines for detailed information.
  2. 每学期完成一门课程.
    • 为 大学水平学生，全职指:
      • 每学期至少修12个学分
      • 只有1节在线或远程学习课程 类 可计入所需学分总数. 22-23 SEVIS guidance still allows students to take more than 1 online class.
      • 审计s 成绩 不计入你的必修12学分.
      • 至少获得2分.平均绩点为0，所有课程出勤率保持在80%.
    • 为 ESL学生, 全职 意思是:
      • Register in at least 20 class hours per week (online 类 are not allowed)
      • 向更高的水平展示有规律的进步
      • Maintain 80% attendance in all of your 类 and pass all of your 类
  3. Attend school for three terms in a row to be eligible for an authorized vacation term. F - 1学生是 有资格获得sevis授权的假期 一次 the student has attended full‑time for 3 consecutive terms and maintained their status. 你 must attend 3 terms in a row before and after your vacation term. 如果你必须离开美国.S. and you are not eligible for a vacation term, a Leave of Absence is an option. 请联系 internationaladvisor@karenmajewski.com  
  4. 将授权的校园工作时间限制在每周20小时 在学校上课的时候.
  5. 不参加任何校外工作 没有经过USCIS和DSO的授权. Working off campus without proper authorization is considered a reason for termination.
  6. 应用 for an extension of your I-20 before the expiration date on your I‑20. 你必须在你的I-20到期前完成一个学期. 十大赌博网站官网入口的顾问 internationaladvisor@karenmajewski.com
  7. 保持护照有效. 你 也许可以 更新 your passport at the Consulate or Embassy of your country while in the U.S. 有关美国领事馆和大使馆所在地的最新名单，请参阅.S. 去 USEmbassy 网页.
  8. 不参与任何犯罪活动. A felony conviction may lead to immediate termination or denial of visa renewal.
  9. 维持授权的健康保险. 未能这样做 will result in Lane enrolling you automatically in the policy the college offers.  健康保险费用将被添加到您的Lane账户中.
  10. 保持你的地址、电话号码和电子邮件地址是最新的 ExpressLane.

最重要的是,  向您的SEVIS顾问提问! If there is something you don't understand about F-1 visa status or immigration regulations, 十大赌博网站官网入口的国际项目工作人员随时为您提供帮助. 联系人: internationaladvisor@karenmajewski.com

If you receive mail from USCIS or any other immigration agency we encourage you to see us as soon as possible so that we may help you with any items requested by USCIS.

USCIS联系方式:

Most documents and application forms you might need are available from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization services by calling them at (800) 870-3676 or online at www.美国入籍与移民服务局.政府.

离尤金最近的移民局是:

美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)
波特兰百老汇西北大街511号
Call (800) 375-5283 for 24 hour automated system or visit their website at www.美国入籍与移民服务局.政府

注意: Most F-1 student processes are not handled in the Portland office and therefore we recommend that you see your International Advisor/DSO prior to going to the Portland office.