Immigration
The United States like all countries has laws and regulations that govern the legal status of international visitors. As a non-immigrant, it is your responsibility to comply with these laws. With 9/11 and the passage of new immigration laws, the penalties for violating immigration regulations and not remaining in legal status have increased dramatically.
Among the requirements to maintain legal student status are:
- Be registered each semester as a full-time student
- Extend your status before the expiration date on your Form I-20
- Complete transfer and/or extension of stay procedures
- Do not work without legal permission
- Keep your passport valid
Information is available at CIE about:
- Travel to the U.S. and to other countries
- Changing Status from one type of category to another
- Requirements for Maintaining Legal Status
- Work Permission
- Many other issues