LIVING IN THE U.S. AS AN F-1 Student MAINTAINING YOUR F-1 STUDENT STATUS
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Your passport must remain valid during your stay in the United States. Renew it before ir expires through your country’s embassy or consulate. Your F-1 visa allows you to enter the United States. You may remain in the U.S. with an expired visa as long as you mantain valid F-1 status and have a valid Form I-20.
F-1 students must always keep their U.S. home address updated.
If you move, you must notify the International Office within 10 days so your record can be updated.
You may only work in the United States with proper authorization.
Your Form I-20 is an official document that confirms your F-1 student status.
On-campus employment: Up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during official school breaks.
If there are changes to your academic program or major, degree level, financial information, or graduation date, you must inform the International Office so your I-20 can be updated.
Off-campus employment: Only with approved authorization, such as
Before starting any job, internship, remote work, or volunteer position, contact the International Office to confirm that you are authorized to work. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), and the employment must be related to your program of study.
Undergraduate F-1 students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Only one online course (up to 3 credit hours) may count toward the 12-credit minimum. A Reduced Course Load (RCL) requires prior approval from the International Office. Dropping below 12 credit hours without authorization may result in the loss of your F-1 status.
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