Maintaining the F Visa/Immigration Status

Steps for Maintaining the F Visa/Immigration Status:

1. Have an F Immigration Status before beginning your program.
2. Check in with ISSO to verify your F Status at the beginning and end of each semester.
3. Keep your passport, I-94 and I-20 valid at all times.
4. Keep your F Immigration Status valid at all times by:
   1. Obtaining and maintaining a valid Queens College I-20.
   2. Be a full time student when enrolled at Queens College. Part time status may be authorized due to certain Academic reasons or medical condition.
      Request part time due to academic reasons- COME TO SEE AN ADVISOR
      Request part time due to medical condition
   3. As a student, maintain a good grade point average at all times (B average or better for Students in the Master's Programs, C average or better for for Students in the Bachelor's Programs)
   4. Do not work illegally.
   5. Receive written travel authorization from the International Students & Scholars Advisor at least two weeks before you leave the U.S., so that you will be permitted to re-enter the U.S. following your overseas stay.
   6. Enter the U.S with a valid passport, valid I-20 and valid F visa.
   7. When you transfer to Queens College, have your previous U.S. institution release your SEVIS I-20/DS 2019 to the Queens College International and Scholars Office. (Ask the QC-ISSO Advisor about this.
      Also see SEVIS I-20 Release Form.
   8. Notify Queens College International Students and Scholars Office within 5-7 days, after changing your U.S address.

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