International Studies

Complete a full course of study each fall and spring semester - 12 hours.

Keep your passport valid at all times.
Don't let your I-20 expire.
Never work off-campus without approval from the International Advisor.
Don't work more than 20 hours per week on campus while school is in session.
Have your I-20 signed by the International Advisor before traveling out of the country if you plan to return. (This includes trips to Canada and Mexico)
Get a new I-20 whenever you change degree level, graduation date, major, or institutions.
Use the I-20 issued by the school you will be attending when you enter the country.
Report any change of address to the International Advisor.
Keep the I-94 card (issued at your first port of entry into the US) stapled in your passport.
Always carry the student copy of each I-20 issued to you.

There are exceptions to these rules.
See the International Advisor if you have ANY questions BEFORE you do something different.

REMEMBER ------ It is always easier to stay in status than to get back in status!

Reprinted with permission from the University of Kansas, International Student Services Office

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