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• Attend class, be in good academic standing and make progress toward your academic program.
• Follow all procedures outlined by the USCIS with regard to program extension, transfer of
schools and change of education level
• Maintain health insurance
• Work legally (on-campus, CPT, or OPT); DO NOT WORK WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
• Update permanent and local address within 10 days of moving
• Attend the mandatory immigration check-in with a DSO or PDSO
Failure to maintain status may result in termination of immigration record and the student must leave
the United States.

What to Report to the Designated School
Official (DSO)
You must report the following in order to maintain status:
• Change of name
• Change of major
• Change of education level
• Change of funding
• Change of graduation date (earlier or later than on your
I-20)/Program extension)
• Withdrawal, transfer, academic dismissal
• Documented illness or emergency
• Change of status if you are no longer an F-1 student
• Your permanent or local address within 10 days of moving
• Update your I-20 when changes of program or level
• Extend your I-20 prior to the expiration date
Failure to maintain status may result in termination of immigration record and the student must leave
the United States.

Reinstatement
An F-1 student who has exceeded the authorized period of stay or has failed to maintain an F-1 status
must apply for reinstatement to regain immigration status. Reinstatement applications (I-539) are
subject to the approval of USCIS district director. To apply for reinstatement, please make sure you visit
the Office of International Services for the forms and guidelines.

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