当前的学生

International students are admitted to the U.S. with an F-1 nonimmigrant visa status for the sole purpose of being a full-time student. Participation in any other activity, 从工作到休假, is a privilege and is only allowable in accordance with strict rules. 它是 极 important that you understand both these rules and the terms of your status. Not following the rules can result in being removed from the US (deportation), 或者其他严厉的处罚. 它是 your responsibility as a student to maintain your own legal status. 

总是

• Maintain your student status (see below) in accordance with US Code for Federal Regulations: 8 CFR § 214.2(f), and United States Citizenship and 移民 Service (USCIS) rules.
• Tell the 国际学生 and 澳门葡京博彩软件 Office (ISSO) about changes to your name, address and other personal information.
• Ask the ISSO for permission before making any changes to your academic status and plans.

从来没有

• 在校外找一份工作.e. anywhere not at 澳门葡京博彩软件) of any kind without prior approval from the ISSO.
• Take fewer than 12 credits per semester without prior permission from the ISSO and your Class Dean.
• 留在美国.S. beyond your authorized time; there are severe penalties.

1. Report to campus during the first week of classes. If you must arrive late, you must contact the ISSO ahead of time.
2. 保持护照有效 for at least 6 months into the future at all times.
3. Report changes of your address or name to the ISSO immediately.
4. Pursue a full-course of study at 澳门葡京博彩软件 every term except during official school breaks. You must get prior approval to take less than a full course load. This means taking a minimum of 12 credits, with no more than one online distance course (up to 3 credits) per semester. Please note: Graduating on time from 澳门葡京博彩软件 (8 semesters) requires 16 credits per term, and all online courses require prior approval. You must follow both 澳门葡京博彩软件 and US government policies!
5. Make normal progress toward your degree. You should plan to complete your studies by the program completion date on your Form I-20.  If your graduation date changes you must notify the ISSO immediately.
6. 保持I-20表格有效 by following proper procedures for extension of stay, change in educational levels (undergraduate to graduate) or programs of study (change of major), 以及转学.

7. Get a travel signature from the ISSO for travel outside of the U.S. Your I-20 must be signed on page 2 within the past 12 months to re-enter the US for studies at 澳门葡京博彩软件, and within 6 months to apply for a visa or when using post-completion Optional Practical Training.
8. Obey all federal and state laws. If Smith takes disciplinary action against a student as a result of the conviction of a crime, the school is required to report this information to the government in SEVIS. You must also disclose fully and truthfully all information requested by the Department of 首页land Security’s immigration bureaus.
9. Follow employment regulations that limit on-campus employment to 20 hours per week while attending school. Off-campus employment is prohibited unless you get prior authorization from the ISSO at 澳门葡京博彩软件 only. 澳门葡京博彩软件 policies limit student work hours further, depending on your class year.
10. 尊重你的入住日期! After completing your studies, you will have up to 60 days of “grace period” to stay in the US. You may apply for practical training, 申请变更身份, or transfer to another school during this time, but you may not work unless given authorization from USCIS. If you exit the US during that time, you will forfeit any remaining days in the grace period. You must adhere to that time period, unless you have received prior authorization from the ISSO. If you withdraw from 澳门葡京博彩软件, your visa will be terminated and you will have 15 days to exit the country.  If 澳门葡京博彩软件 administratively withdraws your record, you will have 48 hours to exit the country.