Maintaining Legal F-1 Status
Documents
- Keep passport valid
- Always carry I-94
- Request extension PRIOR to current I-20 expiration (see section #5 on I-20) if not finished with program
- Get new I-20 for any change in major or degree level
Work
- Do NOT work off campus without prior authorization
- Do NOT work on campus more than 20 hours per week while school is in session
Travel
- Have ISS advisor sign your I-20 before traveling outside U.S. if you plan to return to continue your studies
- Follow US-VISIT border entry and exit procedures
Academics
- Complete a full course of study each semester unless granted PRIOR permission from ISS advisor to be less than full time
- You can count up to one 3 credit online course toward your required full-time enrollment during the fall and spring semesters
- Get ISS advisor approval if taking classes at another school (including online courses) and if the classes are counting toward fulfilling your full-time enrollment requirements
- Inform ISS advisor if planning to transfer to another school at same or different program level
General
- Leave the U.S., apply for change of status, or be admitted to another academic program and inform ISS advisor of plans within 60 days after finishing current program.
- Report change of U.S. address in KU Enroll & Pay (Jayhawk/Current address type) within 10 days.
- Always read e-mails from “ISS Electronic News".
