Report a change of name in passport (within 10 days to iHawk)
Carry I-94 (either electronic printout or paper card) at all times
Extend I-20 PRIOR to Program End Date on I-20 if not finished
Get a new I-20 for any change in major or degree level at KU
Work
On-Campus work: Limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session
Off-Campus work: ALWAYS get authorization before receiving ANY compensation for services performed OFF campus
Do NOT work on campus after your I-20 Program End Date
Travel
Get an ISS immigration advisor signature on your I-20 before traveling outside the U.S. to return to continue your program
Academics
Complete a full course of study each semester unless you get approval from an ISS immigration advisor PRIOR to dropping below full time
Students taking any AEC/EAP classes cannot count any online classes toward full-time enrollment. For others, only one online class (up to 3 credit hours) can count toward the full-time enrollment requirement.
Get approval from ISS if taking classes at another school concurrently or online as part of full-time enrollment requirement
Tell ISS if you plan to pursue a degree at or transfer to another school
General
Report change of U.S. address or phone number within 10 days (required in iHawk and highly recommended in Enroll & Pay)
Leave the U.S. within 60 days of finishing your program, or, if eligible, apply for change of status or be admitted to another academic program
Walk-ins: Withdrawal from KU, concurrent enrollment, curricular practical training*, dependents, duplicate I-20 or DS-2019, extension for I-20*, financial update, J-1 on-campus work permit, reduced course load, social security number, transferring out, and any general questions.
Appointments: J-1 academic training, change of status, economic hardship, curricular practical training*, optional practical training, OPT STEM extension, reinstatement, and extension for I-20* or DS-2019.
*can be conducted during walk-in or by appointment.
