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 the passage of a new immigration law in the Fall of l996, 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

For information about immigration regulations and advice about your particular situation, please check with: 

The Center for International Education (CIE)
8 Harrison Road South Campus
phone: (978) 542-6351
fax: (978) 542-7104 
cie@salemstate.edu

Information is available at CIE about:

• Travel to the U.S. and to other countries
• Changing Status from one type of catagoryto another
• Requirements for Maintaining Legal Status
• Work Permission

Many other issues