| Steps for Maintaining
the F/J Visa/Immigration Status: |
| 1. |
Have an F/J Immigration Status before beginning
your program. |
| 2. |
Check in with ISSO to verify your F/J Status
at the beginning and end of each semester. |
| 3. |
Keep your passport, I-94 and I-20 or DS
2019 and I-94 valid at all times. |
| 4. |
Keep your F/J Immigration Status valid
at all times by:
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Obtaining and maintaining a valid Queens
College
I-20 or DS 2019. |
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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
Request part time due to medical condition
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As a student, maintain a good grade point average at
all times (B average or better for Master's students,
C average or better for Bachelor's students) |
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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. |
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Enter the U.S with a valid passport, valid I-20 or
DS 2019 and valid F/J visa. |
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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.
F's, also see SEVIS
I-20 Release Form. J's
check with your current J-1 Responsible Ifficer.) |
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Notify Queens
College International Students and Scholars Office within
5-7 days, after changing your U.S. address. |
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