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About Maintaining F-1 Immigration Status

Address Change

It is the responsibility of SWAG视频 to keep accurate SEVIS records on each F-1 student.

Address changes must be reported to SWAG视频 within 10 days of the change. This includes any changes throughout your program of study or during Optional Practical Training. To report a change of address, you must complete a Change of Personal Data Request Form from the Registrar鈥檚 Office. Be sure to check the international student box on the form. Failure to report a change of address within 10 days is a violation of your F-1 status and can result in serious immigration problems for you.

Leave of Absense

Taking a Leave of Absence (LOA) has a direct impact on your legal status in the U.S. and off-campus employment. A LOA can be medical, personal, or academic. If you need to take a LOA for personal or academic reasons you are required to leave the U.S. within 15 days from the start of the LOA. A medical LOA is the only exception that allows you to remain in the U.S. without changing to another non-immigrant status or transferring to another school.

Before requesting a LOA you must contact your college鈥檚 student affairs professional and DSO to discuss your plans

Travel Outside the U.S.

If you plan on traveling outside of the U.S., a travel signature from your DSO is required on page 2 of your I-20. A new travel signature is required if the current signature is older than six months. You are also required to carry some supporting documents with you for re-entry to the U.S.

  • Documents for Travel Signature

    Travel Signature Request Form
    Copy of valid Passport (valid for 6 months into the future)
    Copy of valid U.S. Visa (valid for 6 months into the future)
    Original Form I-20
    Current copy of your transcripts or verification of enrollment. These documents can be requested from the OISS and may take up to 2 weeks to receive. Please plan accordingly.
    EAD Card if on OPT and letter from employer stating that you are returning to work or will begin work on a specific date
    (If your dependents will be traveling without you, it is recommended that they carry a copy of your I-20, copy of your EAD Card and a copy of your letter from employer.)