IMMIGRATION SESSION FOR F1 STUDENTS SNOW COLLEGE CENTER

IMMIGRATION SESSION FOR F-1 STUDENTS SNOW COLLEGE CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS I-94 PASSPORT VISA I-20

PASSPORT Must be valid for at least 6 months into the future at all times Report to Police if lost or stolen

UNDERSTANDING THE I-20 1. Student Information 2. School Information B A R C O D E

PART 2 3. Issuing Reason 4. Level of Education 5. Major Length of Program 6. English Proficiency 7. Expenses of Program 8. Student’s Funding

PART 3 10. School Certification 11. Student Certification

PART 4 Off-Campus Employment Information Travel Signature Section Current Authorization Information

F-1 AND J-1 VISA A visa is like a key to a house. You can remain in the US with an expired visa If you leave the U. S. on an expired visa, you will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter to continue studies at Snow College.

VISA EXPIRATION DATE

I-94 RECORD Issued for “duration of status” Electronic record if arriving by air and sea Paper record if arriving by land https: //i 94. cbp. dhs. gov/I 94/request. html

MAINTAINING F-1 STATUS It is YOUR responsibility to maintain status! §Full-time Enrollment §Keeping Your Addresses Updated with SEVIS §On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Employment

FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT Must be enrolled full-time for fall and spring semesters Summer session is optional: (not required to take classes in the summer). Full time enrollment: § 12 credit hours § If you will not be able to enroll full time, you must get permission from Becky Adams in advance.

UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS You are required to report any changes to your SEVIS Foreign (home country/permanent) and SEVIS US (local US) address through CGE within 10 days of moving.

TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U. S. Notify CGE office prior to traveling outside the U. S. Depending on when your I-20 was last signed, you may need a new one. § It is advised to get a new one every 6 months. § If you do not submit your travel signature request on time, you may not receive your signature in time for when you leave.

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT International students are only permitted to work on-campus for: § Up to 20 hours per week while school in session § Up to full-time (as defined by the College)during breaks and vacations. F-1 students can work on campus without CGE authorization.

OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT International students are not permitted to work offcampus without prior authorization from CGE or USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) Working without permission is a direct violation of F-1 student immigration status. We will terminate your record if you violate this rule.

WHAT IS “OFF-CAMPUS WORK/EMPLOYMENT”? “Employment" is work performed in exchange for compensation. § Compensation includes lodging, meals, transportation, gift certificates, or other remuneration. § It is advised that students obtain CPT authorization for all unpaid/volunteer internships/practicum § Before accepting any kind of employment, be sure to email or meet with Becky Adams in CGE. § Note: Most off-campus employment opportunities generally require you to have completed one academic year to be eligible to apply for authorization unless your program requires immediate participation in externship. Please see Becky Adams to learn more.

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT PROGRAM END DATE? If you need more time to complete your program, you must apply for a Program Extension through CGE before the program end date on your I-20. F-1 students - Item 5 on your I-20

END OF PROGRAM Please see Becky Adams in CGE if you plan to: § Transfer to another institution § Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) § Change your visa category § Depart the United States

COMMUNICATING WITH CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Emails from CGE team § Open immediately. These have to do with your immigration status, academic issues or other important matters, and you may need to take immediate action. § Title of email should always start with: “CGE –” Plan Ahead § If you have a request or need advising, please do not wait until the last moment as some requests may take more than 1 day to process. It may take 2 -3 days for us to respond to emails or to process paperwork Please be patient AND courteous!

CONTACT US CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8: 00 – 5: 00 PM Phone: (435) 283 7430 Email: international@snow. edu

STUDENT IMMIGRATION QUIZ

QUESTION 1 In order to maintain proper immigration documentation, your passport must be valid for how many months into the future? A. 1 month B. 3 months C. 6 months

QUESTION 2 I want to get a job while I am a student here, so I can go anywhere in U. S. to find a job, right? A. True B. False

QUESTION 3 I will be finishing my degree requirements next semester, and I don’t know what my options are. My best option is to: A. Not worry about it. After my program is done, I can figure out the next step. B. Talk to your advisor now so that I am prepared for the end of my academic program at Snow College. C. Get advice from friends. They’ve been through the same situation and can tell me what I need to know.

QUESTION 4 During the next academic break, I will be traveling outside of the U. S. and will return to Snow College to continue my studies. In order to prepare for my travels, I should make sure that I am traveling with the following documents: A. Passport valid for at least 6 months after my return to Snow College B. An I-20 with a recent travel signature from CGE C. A valid visa D. All of the above.