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Maintaining F-1 Status

As a student, you must be familiar with requirements related to your immigration status. Following the guidelines below will help you avoid unnecessary problems.

Basic Guidelines

  • Keep your passport valid for at least six months.
  • Keep your local address updated.
  • Keep your mailing address, billing address, phone and email updated through CougarNet. You must use a U.S. address for mailing and billing.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment. In most cases:
    • Undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
    • Graduate students must enroll in 9 credit hours per semester.
  • Obtain your SIUE international advisor’s approval before withdrawing from classes. This approval is required.
  • Keep your I-20 valid at all times and apply for an extension of stay (if needed) 30 days before your I-20 end date.
  • When traveling outside the U.S., request a signature on your I-20 (page 3) for re-entry to the U.S. from your SIUE international advisor before departing from the U.S.
  • Request and obtain employment permission.
    • On-campus employment:
      • Limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
      • May be full-time in the summer and vacation periods.
      • No special work permit is required.
    • Off-campus employment:
      • Special permission is required to work off-campus.
      • Work permission for F-1 students must be granted by your SIUE international advisor and USCIS.

Request for Replacement I-20

If your I-20 is lost, stolen or damaged:
  • Contact the local police to file a report before requesting a new I-20. Make sure to obtain the police report number.
  • Submit New I-20 Request Form.
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