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2. What to expect • Introduction • Immigration • Health and Safety • Quiz and gift • Check-out

3. F1 & J1 Immigration Regulations You are responsible to know and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as university policies.

4. Three Parts of Student Life U.S. University participation includes: • Arrival & Departure • Academics • Employment

5. 1. Arrival and Departure

6. Mandatory Check In with ISS 1. Document Check-In 2. Immigration/Health & Safety Presentation Attend this entire presentation Ensure you properly check out after this session • Be physically present at document collection • Update your address and other contact information • Present • Valid I-20/DS-2019 • Valid Passport • Visa (or change of classification document) • Print out of electronicc I94

7. Address Changes • Report a new address within 10 daysof moving to a new location • ISS needs an address where you are actually livingfor your student file, addresses such as your department or advisor’s house do not count • The ISS office updates your address with the University and with USCIS

8. Changes to the I-20/DS-2019 • Your I-20/DS-2019 must always have the correct information about your major, your funding, educational level, and your anticipated graduation date. • If any of this information changes, it is your responsibility to ensure your I-20/DS-2019 gets changed as well.

9. Changes to the I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension: Submit your extension request to ISS within the first 15 days of the semester Last Semester: Submit your Last Semester Notification request within the first 15 days of the semester Apply to ISS at least one month before your I-20 or DS-2019 expires to have it extended

10. Travel • To travel outside of the US have page 3 of your I-20 or page 1 of your DS-2019 signed within the last 6 months • Make sure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond your reentry date to the U.S. • If you travel and forget to take or have your documents signed, you risk not being readmitted to the U.S. or being sent home

11. Travel • If you travel to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and return to the U.S. within 30 days you do not need your I-20 or DS-2019 signed for travel and passport • You may need visas to enter these countries, but you won’t need a U.S. visa to return to the U.S.

12. 2. Academics

13. Registration • Register for a full-time course load before the first 15 days of the semester • Undergraduate Students – at least 12 credits • Graduate Students – at least 9 credits or 3 thesis or grad level courses (6970-6989, 7970-7989) = 13 credits

14. Less Than Full-Time Approval • You must receive approval from the ISS before dropping a class taking you below full-time • Talk to Advisor • Academic Reduced Course Load • Medical Reduced Course Load • Last Semester

15. Vacation Semester • Notify ISS within the first 15 days of the semester you are taking a vacation • Except for those starting coursework in Spring semester, you must attend two full-time semesters before taking a vacation • Students taking vacation during Fall or Spring semester must fill out additional paperwork for the Registrar’s office Fall 12 credits Spring 12 credits Vacation Semester Fall 12 credits Spring 12 credits Vacation Semester

16. Vacation Semester • During your vacation semester you may attend school less than full-time or not at all • Summer semester is NOT automatically a vacation semester, if you take Summer off you must still notify ISS • You must return to school after your vacation semester *See ISS staff for details

17. Grades • Graduate students need to maintain a B (3.0) grade point average • Undergraduate students need to maintain a C (2.0) grade point average • Falling below may have consequences on your immigration status if grades result in: • Holds which prevent registration • Academic suspension

18. Grades Please Note: • Some academic programs require a higher grade point average (GPA) • Consult your academic advisor for what GPA you will need to maintain in your academic program *If you are unable to register for classes, your immigration status may be terminated

19. “In Status” Grades • A – Excellent performance, superior achievement. • B – Good performance, substantial achievement. • C – Standard performance and achievement. • D – Substandard performance and marginal achievement. • E – Unsatisfactory performance and achievement. • I – Incomplete. Counts towards your immigration status. Converts to an E grade if unfulfilled. • C/NC – Credit/Non-Credit. The Non-Credit grade is the equivalent of an E grade. • T- Thesis or independent work in progress.

20. “Out of Status”Grades These grades damage your immigration status: • V – Audit. • W – Withdrawal. This is not permitted after the Add-Drop Deadline (the first 15 days of the semester) without permission of ISS. • EU – Unofficial Withdrawal. • W, EU, and V grades do not count towards your status and may result in a termination of your immigration status. = 9 credits

21. Talk to ISS staff • Attending another school • Transfer to another school • Reinstatement • If you fail to maintain legal student status you will lose your F1 or J1 status

22. 3. Employment

23. Student Employment • On campus and off-campus employment is only with permission from ISS • F1 and J1 visa type allows for limited employment that is secondary to students coursework and progress toward degree completion.

24. On-Campus Employment • On campus employment includes: • Library or other student services • Student housing • Computer labs • Teaching or research assistants

25. Off-Campus Employment • Three ways to work off-campus • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) • Optional Practical Training (OPT) • Economic Hardship • You need to attend school for two semesters before you are eligible • Must be related to your major *See the ISS website for rules and how to apply

26. REMEMBER It is your responsibility… • To maintain your F1 or J1 status • Keep your I-20/DS-2019 and visa valid • Register on time and for enough credits • Receive grades that count towards your full time status • Seek permission before dropping classes • Seek permission before working • Keep all your contact information up to date with ISS. This includes email, phone, physical address, etc. • Check your email regularly Visit the ISS office often & ask questions if you have any concerns!

27. REMEMBER • Instant advising is available: • Tues-Thurs 1-4 pm No appointment needed during these times. Walk in to the office to ask quick questions with an advisor! • Scheduled appointment times are also available upon request

28. Additional information, forms, and publications can be found on our website www.ic.utah.edu We want you to have a good experience at the University of Utah and in the U.S.!