Things that F-1 students should know

Things that F-1 students should know

Here are some things that F-1 visa holders should know:

-An F-1 can be issued no earlier than 120 days from the program start date on the I-20

-F-1 visa holder may be admitted to the US as early as 30 days before the program start date

-You should update your address with USCIS within 10 days after you move

-You are allowed a 60 day grace period after completing your course of study

-An F-1 student that does not maintain a full course load or stays beyond the grace period is considered out of status. This is different than overstaying or unlawful presence. 

Overstaying and unlawful presence is dangerous since it could lead to a bar on entering the US. An F-1 who applies for an immigration benefit and is found in violation of status may be considered unlawfully present. An immigration judge could also make a determination of status violation during proceedings.

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