JWU/I

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Time for a Quiz !!!

How well do you know yourimmigration regulations???

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U.S.C.I.S.

United States Citizenship and

Immigration Services

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US Arrival and Departure US Arrival and Departure RecordRecord

Always make sure your I-94 Card is marked "F-1" and "D/S".

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How Many Credits is Full Time?How Many Credits is Full Time?

Students MUST keep full time course study:• 13.5 credit hours for undergraduate per term

• 9 credit hours for graduate per term

Students must study full time for the academic year, September - May.

If circumstances prevent you from being full time, you must request authorization from the International Student Advisor before the beginning of the term.

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When Students Can TakeWhen Students Can Takea Term Off:a Term Off:

Summer term is your term off.

During the summer (June – August), students

are not required to study full time. You

may take a break from studying and remain

in the US only during the summer term.

If you need to leave the US for a temporary period of time during the academic year, you must consult with your International Student Advisor before you leave in order to determine when it is ok to return to the US.

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Before Leaving the US:Before Leaving the US:

Before Traveling abroad, students should:

• Have I-20 signed by an international advisor

• Use the signed I-20 issued by JWU to travel

• Have valid Visa, Status Letter & Bank Statement

Students who need to apply for a new F-1 visa should also obtain current bank statementbank statement and check ahead to find out visa processing timevisa processing time at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country.

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Documents that Must Remain Documents that Must Remain VALIDVALID

… always make sure to keep all of your official documents…

• Passport

• I-20

• F-1 Student Visa

(only if you are traveling)

VALID

VALID

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How to Extend an I-20How to Extend an I-20

• Student should bring bank statement to International Student Advisor 30 days before expiration date of I-20 and request a program extension

• Student must have a valid academic reason for not completing the degree within the time period given on the I-20

• The I-20 Extension *MUST* be processed BEFORE the current I-20 expires

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How to Renew a PassportHow to Renew a Passport

• You can renew your passport by contacting your country’s embassy in the United States.

• You must renew your passport before it expires.

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How to Renew a VisaHow to Renew a Visa

• You can not renew your visa from inside the United States. We recommend that you return to your country of citizenship to renew your visa.

• You do not need to renew your F-1 or J-1 visa if it expires while you are inside of the United States, but you must renew it to re-enter the United States if you leave after it expires.

• Please visit your International Student Advisor to discuss the process of renewing your visa before you leave the United States.

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How to Change Your MajorHow to Change Your Major

• MeetMeet with academic counseloracademic counselor in Student Academic Services

•RequestRequest a new I-20new I-20 from your International Student Advisor to show new major

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How to Report aHow to Report aChange of AddressChange of Address

Students must report a change of address within 10 days.

Complete an AR-11 Form (for the government)AR-11 Form (for the government)

Update your personal info on JWU Link (for the university) (for the university)

The Change of Address can be done in the The Change of Address can be done in the Friedman Center and Rolo BuildingFriedman Center and Rolo Building

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Where Can Students Look for anOn-Campus Job???

On-Campus Job Openings are posted in the Student Employment Office. This is located in Wales Hall, 1st floor (Downcity Campus)

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How Many Hours Can aHow Many Hours Can aStudent Work on Campus???Student Work on Campus???

F-1 Students Can Work …F-1 Students Can Work …

Part time (20 hours per week while school is in session)

On-Campus positions include:• Academic Departments• Cafeterias• Residence Halls• Bookstore• JWU Radisson Hotel or Johnson & Wales Inn

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Watch for announcements, news from your International Office in EmailsInternational Office in Emails, , Campus Campus Newspaper, FlyersNewspaper, Flyers……

CHECK your JWU EmailJWU Email account frequently as this is our primary means of communicating with you!

U.S. Immigration RegulationsU.S. Immigration Regulations

…and Students Must KNOW!

MAIN MESSAGE: Come in and ask questionsask questions – we are here to help you!