Saturday, February 8, 2014

U.S. Immigration Guidelines for Students

All international students entering the U.S. with non-immigrant visas are subject to federal regulations that do not affect U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

It is important that you pay close attention to their status as non-immigrant visa and follow these guidelines . If you have any questions regarding your visa status , please contact your International Student Advisor , Susan Taylor.

Maintaining your visa status is your responsibility. When you sign the I-20 , you confirm that you have read and understood the rules governing their visa.

CAUTION : There have been many changes in immigration laws in recent years . Therefore, do not rely on the advice of friends or family members already in the U.S. The status of each student is a little different and the rules change frequently. Susan is very knowledgeable . She is the best source of help and information .

Full Time Student Status
It requires all international students in either an F -1 or M- 1 visa application for registration for , and successfully complete a full-time program of study for each academic year, with the exception of the summer term . If summer is your first quarter here, then you must be a full time student . Full-time status is defined as 12 credits per quarter.

If you are having difficulty in any of your classes and think you can not complete 12 credits , it is important to talk with your International Student Advisor immediately for advice.

An important part of being successful in their college classes is attendance. If you can not attend a class due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances so , contact your instructor and make a plan to complete any task that has been lost. Follow the course syllabus to ensure that you are current with their homework. If you have questions or do not understand something a teacher says , asks for clarification.

I-20 Completion Date
I- 20 is written with a start and end date . The estimated completion date is an important date to keep in mind . If you can not complete your important and needs more time to complete the program requirements , please consult your advisor for international students immediately .

I-20 and I-94 Forms
Both documents are very important and must be kept in a safe place. Please keep all copies of your I-20. You will have your documents I- 94 and I-20 when traveling outside the U.S.
If you leave the U.S. at any time and return , must obtain prior approval from your International Student Advisor . A Designated School Official (DSO ) must sign page three of the I- 20 or may not be allowed back to the U.S.

Change email, address
You are required to notify the Office of International Programs within 10 days if you change your address . Also inform the office if you change your email address . It is very important for us to have your current email address .

Transfer to another College / University
If you decide to move to another university , you must inform the DSO when and Clark College where he will transfer . The Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS) also requires that begin attending the new school the first term after leaving Clark College or the first time after the summer holidays .

Staying in F-1 Visa Status

You must register for a minimum of 12 credits each quarter. If you drop below 12 hours without prior approval from the International Student Advisor will be out of status.

You have only 15 days to leave the U.S. if you decide to withdraw from all classes. You must get prior approval from your International Student Advisor . You may be able to request reinstatement of status if you have a valid reason for withdrawing from classes and is still within the rule of five months.
If you become ill and can not attend school full time, you should have a letter from your doctor, and you should talk with your adviser to international students immediately .

Are expected to attend three consecutive quarters before taking a break. No plan was to have a room unless you first check with your international student advisor .

If you have fallen out of status , you must apply for reinstatement . Reinstatement is not automatic and sometimes be denied. You have just five months to submit for reinstatement . Please contact your international student advisor for filing instructions.

If you are traveling outside the U.S. or returning home for a visit, you must obtain permission from his signature international student advisor in order to re-enter the U.S. You must obtain the signature of at least one week before departure . You may need to apply for a tourist visa to travel to Canada or countries other than their country of origin.

When you complete your program at Clark College and plans to transfer to another school U.S. Must complete a transfer request output .

If you have moved , you must report your new address to your International Student Advisor within 10 days.

If you complete your program at Clark College and has not applied for Optional Practical Training ( OPT ) , and will not be transferred to another school, you have 60 days to leave the U.S.

You can not work anywhere except Clark College. The exceptions to this are Curricular Practical Practice (CPT ) and Post- Completion Optional Practical Training ( OPT ) . Please contact your international student advisor for information.

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