International Students - Maintaining Status
Maintaining Legal Status: F-1 / J-1
MAINTAINING LEGAL STATUS IN THE U.S. AS AN F-1 STUDENT It is very important that you maintain legal status during your stay in the U.S. Please read and remember the following conditions:
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Make sure your passport is valid at all times during your stay in the U.S.
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You have to be enrolled full-time during the academic year (12 credits for undergraduates; 9 credits for graduate students)
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Make sure your I-20 is endorsed for transfer to Montana Tech within the first 15 days after registration, if you are transferring from another U.S. university
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You have to apply for extensions of stay before the date on your I-20 expires
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You have to receive official permission before accepting off-campus employment
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You have to obtain proper re-entry documents before traveling outside of the U.S.
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Make photocopies of your travel documents and keep them and the originals in a safe place. Your travel documents include:
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Your passport
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Your I-94 Form
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Your I-20 ID
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Financial documentation (funding source, bank statement, etc.)
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If your passport is expiring during your stay in the U.S., consult your country's consulate or embassy in the U.S. to renew your passport. The staff at the Student Life Programs Office can provide you with embassy and consulate addresses and phone numbers.
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If you plan to travel outside of the U.S., consult with the staff at the Student Life Programs Office prior to departure and read the information regarding departure/re-entry in the next item of the F-1 Student section.
MAINTAINING LEGAL STATUS IN THE U.S. AS A J-1 STUDENT
It is very important that you maintain legal status during your stay in the U.S. Please read and remember the following conditions:
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Make sure your passport is valid at all times during your stay in the U.S.
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You have to be enrolled full-time during the academic year (12 credits for undergraduates; 9 credits for graduate students)
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You have to apply for extensions of stay before the date on your DS2019 expires
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You have to receive official permission before accepting on-campus or off-campus employment
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You have to obtain proper re-entry documents before traveling outside of the U.S.
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Make photocopies of your travel documents and keep them and the originals in a safe place. Your travel documents include:
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Your passport
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Your I-94 Form
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Your DS2019
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Financial documentation (funding source, bank statement, etc.)
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If your passport is expiring during your stay in the U.S., consult your country's consulate or embassy in the U.S. to renew your passport. The staff at the Student Life Programs Office can provide you with embassy and consulate addresses and phone numbers.
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If you plan to travel outside of the U.S., consult with the staff at the Student Life Programs Office prior to departure and read the information regarding departure/re-entry in the next section of our homepage.
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