F-1 Status Rights and Responsibilities New International Student Orientation 11/12/2018

Important Documents Passport I-20 Form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non Immigrant Student) Visa I-94 Form (Arrival/ Departure Record) 11/12/2018

Check In Need updated I-20 marked with “Continued attendance” Please make an appointment with DSO within 30 days of the start of classes in the semester 11/12/2018

Passport Expiration Date 11/12/2018

I-20 Form 11/12/2018

Visa Expiration Date # of Entries to the U.S. 11/12/2018

Get Most Recent I-94 Status 11/12/2018

U.S. State Department U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide Issues Visas in passports of a given length, and a certain number of entries to apply to enter the U.S. 11/12/2018

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 11/12/2018

SEVIS Stands for “Student and Exchange Visitor Information System” U.S. Government tracking system for students and scholars You have already paid $200 for this “service” - I-901 Fee Monitored by SEVP (part of ICE) All I-20s are generated from SEVIS Schools have Designated School Officials (DSO) that are required to update specific information within certain deadlines 11/12/2018

Visa vs. Status A Visa is eligibility stamp that students can take to apply to enter the U.S. Once admitted, students are given their “status” Status determines length of lawful stay in U.S. not visa F-1 Students are given until “D/S” to stay in the U.S. as indicated on the I-94 Form D/S means “Duration of Status” You are allowed to remain in the U.S. until you complete your program(s) (including OPT) plus an additional 60 day “grace period” to depart the U.S. Authorized Early Withdrawal – 15 days 11/12/2018

Beware of Scams Targeting Students I-901 (SEVIS) Fee $200 SEVP does not call students to collect fee Do NOT give any personal, financial information Hang up, report to police immediately Report to OISS Ask questions at OISS 11/12/2018

Maintaining F-1 status 11/12/2018

Maintaining F-1 status Have a valid passport at all times Have an unexpired I-20 Form Report a change of address to the OISS Office within 10 days of your move Do NOT work off campus without authorization Be enrolled full-time Attend classes 11/12/2018

Full Time Course Load Must be enrolled in 12 units or more in Fall and Spring semesters Summer term is optional Withdrawals (W) are not recognized “F”s are recognized May only take 1 class or up to 3 units of “on-line” courses as part of 12 units Exceptions to Full Time Requirement: Documented Medical Condition Last Semester of Studies Initial Academic Adjustment Difficulty Must get Int’l Academic Counselor's permission before you drop below 12 units 11/12/2018

What if I violate the rules of my status? DSOs are required to update SEVIS based on your program status. If certain dates pass for example without required updates, SEVIS will automatically terminate your record SEVIS is monitored by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of ICE Subject you to deportation and future exclusion to the U.S. 11/12/2018

What if I violate the rules of my status? apply for Reinstatement to the USCIS to regain your status OR Depart the U.S. If you do not apply for Reinstatement, you will be expected to leave the country immediately. You can then apply for an “Initial Attendance” I-20 to return to the U.S. 11/12/2018

Employment On-Campus Optional Practical Training (OPT) Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Economic Hardship 11/12/2018

On – Campus Employment Upon successful completion of one semester, students are allowed to work part-time (up to 20 hours/ week) while school is in session. You need approval from OISS Best places to look are bookstore, cafeteria, library, and tutoring…. 11/12/2018

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Must have valid F-1 status for 1 academic year (2 semesters) Must apply to USCIS for a Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Job must be directly related to the field you are studying as indicated on your I-20 Available for 1 year at each educational level May be taken pre or post completion of studies 11/12/2018

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Must have valid F-1 status for 1 academic year (2 semesters) Must be an “integral part of an established curriculum” Must meet with your instructor to find out internship is required in your field of study Must enroll in Work Experience Course Authorized by DSO, not USCIS Part time CPT only 11/12/2018

Travel and Re-entry If you wish to travel outside the U.S. during your studies, and reenter after a temporary absence of 5 months or less, you will need the following: A valid passport (and valid for 6 months) A valid U.S. visa with more than 1 entry remaining. Exceptions are trips to Mexico and Canada of less than 30 days Your I-20 with a current signature by DSO. Please make an appointment with a DSO at lease three weeks prior to your travel to get a travel endorsement/signature each time you travel. Additional Recommended Documentation Recent Financial Statement Transcripts or Tuition Receipts Name and Contact information of DSO 11/12/2018

Completing your Program/ Transferring 60 Day Grace Period after you complete your program. Completing/Transferring – Come to OISS to complete a “completion/transfer form to indicate your future Plans Form” Transfer Students need to bring an acceptance letter from new school to OISS Must start next term, within 5 months SEVIS Record must be released within grace period to maintain status 11/12/2018

F-2 Dependents New rule effective May 29, 2015 allowed F-2 dependents part-time academic study 11/12/2018

F-1 Student Agreement I am required to ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: I am required to ___ Enroll in a minimum of 12 units (full-time) for the Fall and Spring semester. ___ Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (C grade or better) each   ___ Limit my enrollment in online classes to a maximum of 3 units as part of the 12 units requirement. ___ Meet with the International Student Counselor each semester and as needed. ___ Meet with the International Student Counselor prior to dropping classes, changing my class schedule or concurrent enrollment at another school. ___ Enroll for classes on my registration appointment date and pay fees within 7 days. 11/12/2018

F-1 Student Agreement IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS: ____ Obtain proper authorization from the OISS Immigration Specialist for on-campus and off-campus employment when I am eligible authorization ____ Purchase the mandatory health insurance from Cerritos College each academic year.   ____ Meet with the OISS Immigration Specialist 60 days prior to completion of my program for Optional Practical Training (OPT), program extension (I-20) or transfer to another school. ____ Notify the Office of International Student Services of any changes/updates to my name, major/field of study, dependent information, financial support, addresses, email address and phone numbers within 10 days. 11/12/2018

F-1 Student Agreement Immigration Requirements…continued: ____ Present my I-20 and passport to the OISS Immigration Specialist 3 weeks prior to traveling outside the U.S. Note: I-20 and passport must be valid at all times. ____ Must file Internal Revenue Services (IRS) form 8843 annually regardless if I worked or not the prior year. If I participated in authorized on or off campus employment, I will need to also file state and/or federal income tax. Deadline is on or before April 15th each year. Download forms at: www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs ____ I understand Falsification, Plagiarism and Cheating are violations of academic dishonesty and such actions are causes for termination of my F-1 status and I-20 at Cerritos College. 11/12/2018

F-1 Student Agreement I understand that failure to comply with any of the Cerritos College regulations may result in a hold placed on my student records or dismissal from the College. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to understand and follow the DHS F-1 student regulations. I also understand that if I fail to meet the DHS regulations as they pertain to maintaining my F-1 status visa status, Cerritos College is obligated to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) branch of DHS via updating my SEVIS record. I understand that this could result in deportation from and future exclusion to the United States. 11/12/2018

The End 11/12/2018

Short Quiz?!! Post-Test 11/12/2018

Question 1 What important Immigration Service rule is associated with… 10 days? 15 days? 60 days? 3 years? 11/12/2018

Question 1 10 days? 15 days? 60 days? 3 years? Change of address reported to OISS 15 days? Time to leave U.S. after Authorized Early Withdrawal 60 days? Grace period after complete program 3 years? Validity of I-20 11/12/2018

Question 2 Which part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is responsible for granting benefits such as employment authorizations, changes of status, and reinstatement? a. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) b. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) c. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US ICE) d. Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) 11/12/2018

Question 3 What does “D/S” on your admission stamp stand for? a. “doing something” b. “duration of status” c. “dear son” d. “duration of studies” 11/12/2018

Question 4 How to retrieve your I-94 card? a. nothing b. Go to: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home c. go to the Los Angeles International airport and request a new card d. call your airline and report your card missing 11/12/2018

Question 5 What should you do if your student visa has expired? a. Leave the U.S. immediately to apply for a new visa b. Apply to renew my visa at my nearest consulate while I’m in the U.S. c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if I wish to return as an F-1 student, I will need to renew my visa. d. Complain that my OISS Advisor never told me about this. c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if I wish to return as an F-1 student, I will need to renew my visa. 11/12/2018

Question 6 Which school terms require a “full course load” of study at Cerritos College as an international student? a. Fall or Spring b. Fall, Spring and Summer c. Fall and Spring d. Any two of the following: Spring, Fall, e. Summer c. Fall and Spring 11/12/2018

Question 7 How many units define a “full course load” of study at Cerritos College for an International student? a. 8 units b. 12 units c. 18 units d. As many as I want 11/12/2018

Question 8 How many units of online courses can I take? a. 1 unit b. 3 or more units as long as I am taking at least 9 units of regular classes c. as many units as I like d. not allowed to take online classes b. 3 or more units as long as I am taking at least 9 units of regular classes 11/12/2018

Question 9 True / False An international student may enroll less than full-time in their final term of study. True 11/12/2018

Question 10 True / False You must have approval from an International Counselor and DSO at OISS before you may enroll less than full time. True 11/12/2018

Question 11 True / False If I withdraw from a class or I am withdraw from class by the instructor Will counts as part of my full course load. False 11/12/2018

Question 12 Before traveling outside of the U.S., what must a continuing international student do? a. Have their I-20 signed by a Designated School Official b. Check to make sure their passport is valid c. Check to make sure their U.S. visa is valid d. All of these 11/12/2018

Question 13 What is NOT a requirement of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? a. To keep my I-20 valid at all times b. To not work off campus without permission c. To notify the US ICE of my on campus employer d. To be enrolled full-time c. To notify the US ICE of my on campus employer 11/12/2018

Question 14 True / False An F-1 International student can work off-campus without applying for work authorization. False 11/12/2018

Question 15 What is OPT? a. A verb meaning to choose as an alternative b. Optimal Pouting Tactic c. Optional Practical Training d. Other Program Time 11/12/2018

Question 16 True / False Applicants for Post Completion OPT can apply within 90 days of or up to 60 days after their completion of their program of study. True 11/12/2018

Question 17 True / False An international student may work on campus up to 40 hours per week while school is in session. False 11/12/2018

Question 18 When you change your address, within how many days of moving must you notify the OISS? a. Within 10 days b. Within 30 days c. The day I first pay my rent d. Anytime during the semester 11/12/2018

Question 19 To transfer your status to another school, what is NOT required of you to do? a. Attend the next session of the new program and start within 5 months of your program end date at Cerritos College b. Come to the OISS to present the acceptance letter you received from your new school. c. Provide a copy of your Graduation Petition form to OISS. d. Ensure that your SEVIS record is released from Cerritos College to your new school by completing the required procedures within 60 days of your last day of classes at Cerritos College. 11/12/2018

Question 20 How many days can I remain in the U.S. as a “grace period” after completing my program? a. 30 b. 60 c. 90 d. 120 11/12/2018