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F-1 Status Rights and F-1 Status Rights and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

New International Student New International Student Orientation – Spring 2015Orientation – Spring 2015

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Registration FormsRegistration Forms

Required to update SEVISRequired to update SEVIS

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Quiz?!!Quiz?!!

Pre-TestPre-Test

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Important DocumentsImportant Documents

PassportPassport I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non

Immigrant Student)Immigrant Student) VisaVisa I-94 Arrival/ Departure RecordI-94 Arrival/ Departure Record

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PassportPassport

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I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility)I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility)

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VisaVisa

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I-94I-94

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U.S. State DepartmentU.S. State Department

U.S. Embassies and Consulates U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwideworldwide

Issues Visas in passports of a given Issues Visas in passports of a given length, and a certain number of length, and a certain number of entries to apply to enter the U.S.entries to apply to enter the U.S.

No U.S. Consulates within the U.S. No U.S. Consulates within the U.S. Impossible to renew your visa in the Impossible to renew your visa in the U.S.U.S.

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Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security (DHS)(DHS)

DHS

CBPCustoms and Border

Protection

ICEImmigration and

Customs Enforcement

USCISU.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services

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SEVISSEVIS Stands for “Student and Exchange Visitor Stands for “Student and Exchange Visitor

Information System”Information System” U.S. Government tracking system for U.S. Government tracking system for

students and scholarsstudents and scholars You have already paid $200 for this You have already paid $200 for this

“service” - I-901 Fee“service” - I-901 Fee Monitored by SEVP (part of ICE)Monitored by SEVP (part of ICE) All I-20s are generated from SEVISAll I-20s are generated from SEVIS Schools have Designated School Officials Schools have Designated School Officials

(DSO) that are required to update specific (DSO) that are required to update specific information within certain deadlinesinformation within certain deadlines

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Visa vs. StatusVisa vs. Status A Visa is eligibility stamp that students can take A Visa is eligibility stamp that students can take

to apply to enter the U.S. to apply to enter the U.S. Once admitted, students are given their “status”Once admitted, students are given their “status” Status determines length of lawful stay in U.S. not Status determines length of lawful stay in U.S. not

visavisa F-1 Students are given until “D/S” to stay in the F-1 Students are given until “D/S” to stay in the

U.S. as indicated on the I-94 FormU.S. as indicated on the I-94 Form D/S means “Duration of Status”D/S means “Duration of Status” You are allowed to remain in the U.S. until you You are allowed to remain in the U.S. until you

complete your program(s) (including OPT) plus an complete your program(s) (including OPT) plus an additional additional 60 day60 day “grace period” to depart the “grace period” to depart the U.S.U.S.

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Maintaining F-1 statusMaintaining F-1 status

Have a valid passport at all timesHave a valid passport at all times Have an unexpired I-20 FormHave an unexpired I-20 Form Report a change of address to the ISP Report a change of address to the ISP

Office within 10 days of your moveOffice within 10 days of your move Do NOT work off campus without Do NOT work off campus without

AuthorizationAuthorization Be enrolled full-time Be enrolled full-time Attend classesAttend classes

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Full Time Course LoadFull Time Course Load Must be enrolled in 12 units or more in Fall and Must be enrolled in 12 units or more in Fall and

Spring semestersSpring semesters Summer term is optionalSummer term is optional Withdrawals (W) are Withdrawals (W) are notnot recognized recognized ““F”s F”s areare recognized recognized May only take 1 class or up to 3 units of “on-line” May only take 1 class or up to 3 units of “on-line”

courses as part of 12 unitscourses as part of 12 units Exceptions to Full Time Requirement:Exceptions to Full Time Requirement:

• Documented Medical ConditionDocumented Medical Condition• Last Semester of StudiesLast Semester of Studies• Initial Academic Adjustment DifficultyInitial Academic Adjustment Difficulty

Must get DSO permission Must get DSO permission beforebefore you drop below you drop below 12 units12 units

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What if I violate the rules of my What if I violate the rules of my status?status?

DSOs are required to update SEVIS based DSOs are required to update SEVIS based on your program status. If certain dates on your program status. If certain dates pass for example without required pass for example without required updates, SEVIS will automatically updates, SEVIS will automatically terminate your recordterminate your record

SEVIS is monitored by Student and SEVIS is monitored by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of ICEICE

Subject you to deportation and future Subject you to deportation and future exclusion to the U.S.exclusion to the U.S.

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What if I violate the rules of my What if I violate the rules of my status?status?

apply for Reinstatement to the apply for Reinstatement to the USCIS to regain your status USCIS to regain your status

OROR If you do not apply for If you do not apply for

Reinstatement, you will be Reinstatement, you will be expected to leave the country expected to leave the country immediately. You can then apply immediately. You can then apply for an “Initial Attendance” I-20 to for an “Initial Attendance” I-20 to return to the U.S.return to the U.S.

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EmploymentEmployment

On-CampusOn-Campus Optional Practical Training Optional Practical Training

(OPT)(OPT) Economic HardshipEconomic Hardship

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On – Campus EmploymentOn – Campus Employment

• Students are allowed to work part-time Students are allowed to work part-time (up to 20 hours/ week) while school is in (up to 20 hours/ week) while school is in session. Full time is allowed during session. Full time is allowed during Summer or during school breaksSummer or during school breaks

• No USCIS approval neededNo USCIS approval needed• Best places to look are Best places to look are bookstore, bookstore,

cafeteria, and tutorial centercafeteria, and tutorial center• Most jobs for this semester are already Most jobs for this semester are already

takentaken

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EmploymentEmployment Optional Practical TrainingOptional Practical Training (OPT) (OPT)

• Must have valid F-1 status for 1 Must have valid F-1 status for 1 academic year (2 semesters)academic year (2 semesters)

• Must apply to USCIS for a Employment Must apply to USCIS for a Employment Authorization Document (EAD)Authorization Document (EAD)

• Job must be directly related to the field Job must be directly related to the field you are studying as indicated on your I-you are studying as indicated on your I-2020

• Available for 1 year at each educational Available for 1 year at each educational levellevel

• May be taken pre or post completion of May be taken pre or post completion of studiesstudies

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EmploymentEmployment

Severe Economic HardshipSevere Economic Hardship• Must prove to USCIS that employment is Must prove to USCIS that employment is

necessary due to severe economic hardship necessary due to severe economic hardship caused by circumstances beyond his or her caused by circumstances beyond his or her control and must document the circumstances control and must document the circumstances causing the economic needcausing the economic need

• Must have valid F-1 status for 1 academic yearMust have valid F-1 status for 1 academic year• Must apply to USCIS for a Employment Must apply to USCIS for a Employment

Authorization Document (EAD)Authorization Document (EAD)• Can be in any job. Does not have to be related Can be in any job. Does not have to be related

to course of studyto course of study

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Travel and Re-entryTravel and Re-entry If you wish to travel outside the U.S. during your If you wish to travel outside the U.S. during your

studies, and reenter after a temporary absence of studies, and reenter after a temporary absence of 5 months or less, you will need the following:5 months or less, you will need the following:

A valid passport (and valid for 6 months)A valid passport (and valid for 6 months) A valid U.S. visa with more than 1 entry A valid U.S. visa with more than 1 entry

remaining. Exceptions are trips to Mexico and remaining. Exceptions are trips to Mexico and Canada of less than 30 daysCanada of less than 30 days

Your I-20 with a current signature. We Your I-20 with a current signature. We recommend you get a travel endorsement each recommend you get a travel endorsement each time you travel.time you travel.

Additional Recommended DocumentationAdditional Recommended Documentation• Recent Financial StatementRecent Financial Statement• Transcripts or Tuition ReceiptsTranscripts or Tuition Receipts• Name and Contact information of DSOName and Contact information of DSO

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Completing your Program/ Completing your Program/ TransferringTransferring

60 Day Grace Period after the last day of 60 Day Grace Period after the last day of the semesterthe semester

Completing – Come to ISP Office to Completing – Come to ISP Office to complete a “Termination/ Future Plans complete a “Termination/ Future Plans Form”Form”

Transfer Students need to bring an Transfer Students need to bring an acceptance letter from next school to ISP acceptance letter from next school to ISP officeoffice

Must start next term, within 5 monthsMust start next term, within 5 months SEVIS Record must be released within SEVIS Record must be released within

grace period to maintain statusgrace period to maintain status

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International Student AgreementInternational Student Agreement

If I am admitted as a student at Las Positas College:If I am admitted as a student at Las Positas College:

I must attend the 3-day International Student OrientationI must attend the 3-day International Student Orientation I must enroll in the 1 unit PSCN 28 course in my first semesterI must enroll in the 1 unit PSCN 28 course in my first semester If I am admitted without submitting the required score of an If I am admitted without submitting the required score of an

English Proficiency Test such as the TOEFL, I understand that I will English Proficiency Test such as the TOEFL, I understand that I will be admitted to the ESL program and I must enroll in the courses be admitted to the ESL program and I must enroll in the courses programmed for me by the International Student Counselorprogrammed for me by the International Student Counselor

I must enroll in, attend and complete (no “W” withdrawals) at I must enroll in, attend and complete (no “W” withdrawals) at least 12 units (full-time) of classes at Las Positas College each Fall least 12 units (full-time) of classes at Las Positas College each Fall and Spring semester (Summer optional)and Spring semester (Summer optional)

I must not enroll in more than 3 units of distance education I must not enroll in more than 3 units of distance education (online) course per semester(online) course per semester

I must have a current Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file and I must have a current Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file and meet with the International Student Counselor once a semestermeet with the International Student Counselor once a semester

I will maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 “C”I will maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 “C”

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International Student AgreementInternational Student Agreement

I will take an assessment test to demonstrate my I will take an assessment test to demonstrate my proficiency in the use of the English language and will enroll proficiency in the use of the English language and will enroll in any classes suggested by the College to improve my in any classes suggested by the College to improve my English proficiencyEnglish proficiency

My beginning math classes will be determined by a My beginning math classes will be determined by a placement examinationplacement examination

I must pay all tuition and fees each semester within 10 I must pay all tuition and fees each semester within 10 working days according to College regulationsworking days according to College regulations

I must be covered by an acceptable medical insurance I must be covered by an acceptable medical insurance policy and provide the International Student Program office policy and provide the International Student Program office with proof of insurance within 10 workings days of the with proof of insurance within 10 workings days of the beginning of the semesterbeginning of the semester

I must provide proof of being free from active Tuberculosis I must provide proof of being free from active Tuberculosis (TB) by submitting results of a TB test within 10 working (TB) by submitting results of a TB test within 10 working days of the beginning of the semesterdays of the beginning of the semester

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International Student AgreementInternational Student Agreement

I must limit on campus employment to no more I must limit on campus employment to no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session than 20 hours per week while school is in session in accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland in accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulationsSecurity (DHS) regulations

I may not work off-campus without authorization I may not work off-campus without authorization from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)(DHS)

I must notify the International Student Program I must notify the International Student Program Office of any changes in address within 10 days in Office of any changes in address within 10 days in accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations. The Office will then Security (DHS) regulations. The Office will then update my SEVIS recordupdate my SEVIS record

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International Student AgreementInternational Student Agreement

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

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Question 1Question 1

True / FalseTrue / False

SEVIS stands for “Student andSEVIS stands for “Student and

Exchange Visitor Information System”Exchange Visitor Information System”

and is the immigration database thatand is the immigration database that

tracks all international students in thetracks all international students in the

U.S.U.S.

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Question 1 AnswerQuestion 1 Answer

TrueTrue / False / False

SEVIS stands for “Student andSEVIS stands for “Student and

Exchange Visitor Information System”Exchange Visitor Information System”

and is the immigration database thatand is the immigration database that

tracks all international students in thetracks all international students in the

U.S.U.S.

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Question 2Question 2

Which part of the U.S. Department of HomelandWhich part of the U.S. Department of Homeland

Security is responsible for granting benefits such asSecurity is responsible for granting benefits such as

employment authorizations, changes of status, andemployment authorizations, changes of status, and

reinstatement? reinstatement?

a. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) a. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)

b. United States Citizenship and Immigration b. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Services (USCIS)

c. United States Immigration and Customs c. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US ICE)Enforcement (US ICE)

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Question 2 AnswerQuestion 2 Answer

Which part of the U.S. Department of HomelandWhich part of the U.S. Department of Homeland

Security is responsible for granting benefits such asSecurity is responsible for granting benefits such as

employment authorizations, changes of status, andemployment authorizations, changes of status, and

reinstatement? reinstatement?

a. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) a. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)

b. United States Citizenship and Immigration b. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Services (USCIS)

c. United States Immigration and Customs c. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US ICE)Enforcement (US ICE)

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Question 3Question 3

What does “D/S” on your admission What does “D/S” on your admission stamp stand for? stamp stand for?

a. “doing something”a. “doing something”

b. “duration of status”b. “duration of status”

c. “dear son”c. “dear son”

d. “duration of studies”d. “duration of studies”

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Question 3 AnswerQuestion 3 Answer

What does “D/S” on your admission What does “D/S” on your admission stamp stand for? stamp stand for?

a. “doing something”a. “doing something”

b. “duration of status”b. “duration of status”

c. “dear son”c. “dear son”

d. “duration of studies”d. “duration of studies”

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Question 4Question 4

What should you do if you lose your I-94What should you do if you lose your I-94

card? card?

a. nothinga. nothing

b. apply to the USCIS for a new card b. apply to the USCIS for a new card immediatelyimmediately

c. go to the San Francisco International c. go to the San Francisco International airport and request a new cardairport and request a new card

d. call your airline and report your card d. call your airline and report your card missingmissing

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Question 4 AnswerQuestion 4 Answer

What should you do if you lose your I-94What should you do if you lose your I-94

card? card?

a. nothinga. nothing

b. apply to the USCIS for a new card b. apply to the USCIS for a new card immediatelyimmediately

c. go to the San Francisco International airport c. go to the San Francisco International airport and request a new cardand request a new card

d. call your airline and report your card missingd. call your airline and report your card missing

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Question 5Question 5

What should you do if your student visa has expired? What should you do if your student visa has expired?

a. Leave the U.S. immediately to apply for a new visaa. Leave the U.S. immediately to apply for a new visa

b. Apply to renew my visa at my nearest consulate b. Apply to renew my visa at my nearest consulate while I’m in the U.S.while I’m in the U.S.

c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if I c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if I wish to return as a F-1 student, I will need to wish to return as a F-1 student, I will need to renew my visa.renew my visa.

d. Complain that my ISP Advisor never told me about d. Complain that my ISP Advisor never told me about this.this.

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Question 5 AnswerQuestion 5 Answer

What should you do if your student visa has expired? What should you do if your student visa has expired?

a. Leave the U.S. immediately to apply for a new visaa. Leave the U.S. immediately to apply for a new visa

b. Apply to renew my visa at my nearest consulate b. Apply to renew my visa at my nearest consulate while I’m in the U.S.while I’m in the U.S.

c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if c. Nothing until I leave the U.S. in which case if I wish to return as a F-1 student, I will I wish to return as a F-1 student, I will need to renew my visa.need to renew my visa.

d. Complain that my ISP Advisor never told me about d. Complain that my ISP Advisor never told me about this.this.

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Question 6Question 6

Which school terms require a “full courseWhich school terms require a “full course

load” of study at LPC as an internationalload” of study at LPC as an international

student? student?

a. Fall a. Fall oror Spring Spring

b. Fall, Spring and Summerb. Fall, Spring and Summer

c. Fall c. Fall andand Spring Spring

d. Any two of the following: Spring, Fall, d. Any two of the following: Spring, Fall, SummerSummer

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Question 6 AnswerQuestion 6 Answer

Which school terms require a “full courseWhich school terms require a “full course

load” of study at LPC as an internationalload” of study at LPC as an international

student? student?

a. Fall a. Fall oror Spring Spring

b. Fall, Spring and Summerb. Fall, Spring and Summer

c. Fall and Spring c. Fall and Spring

d. Any two of the following: Spring, Fall, d. Any two of the following: Spring, Fall, SummerSummer

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Question 7Question 7

How many units define a “full courseHow many units define a “full course

load” of study at LPC for anload” of study at LPC for an

International student?International student?

a. 8 unitsa. 8 units

b. 12 unitsb. 12 units

c. 18 unitsc. 18 units

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Question 7 AnswerQuestion 7 Answer

How many units define a “full courseHow many units define a “full course

load” of study at LPC for anload” of study at LPC for an

International student?International student?

a. 8 unitsa. 8 units

b. 12 unitsb. 12 units

c. 18 unitsc. 18 units

d. As many as I wantd. As many as I want04/19/2304/19/23 4242

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Question 8Question 8

How many units of online courses can IHow many units of online courses can I

take?take?

a. 1 unita. 1 unit

b. 3 or more units as long as I am takingb. 3 or more units as long as I am taking

at least 9 units of regular classesat least 9 units of regular classes

c. as many units as I likec. as many units as I like

d. not allowed to take online classesd. not allowed to take online classes

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Question 8 AnswerQuestion 8 Answer

How many units of online courses can IHow many units of online courses can I

take?take?

a. 1 unita. 1 unit

b. 3 or more units as long as I am b. 3 or more units as long as I am taking at least 9 units of regular taking at least 9 units of regular classesclasses

c. as many units as I likec. as many units as I like

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Question 9Question 9

True / False True / False

An international student may enrollAn international student may enroll

less than full-time in their final term ofless than full-time in their final term of

study.study.

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Question 9 AnswerQuestion 9 Answer

TrueTrue / False / False

An international student may enrollAn international student may enroll

less than full-time in their final term ofless than full-time in their final term of

study.study.

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Question 10Question 10

True / False True / False

You must have approval from anYou must have approval from an

advisor in the ISP advisor in the ISP beforebefore you may you may

enroll less than full time.enroll less than full time.

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Question 10 AnswerQuestion 10 Answer

True True / False / False

You must have approval from anYou must have approval from an

advisor in the ISP advisor in the ISP beforebefore you may you may

enroll less than full time.enroll less than full time.

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Question 11 Question 11

True / False True / False

A class that I withdraw from or amA class that I withdraw from or am

withdrawn from by the instructorwithdrawn from by the instructor

counts as part of my full course load.counts as part of my full course load.

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Question 11 Answer Question 11 Answer

True / True / FalseFalse

A class that I withdraw from or amA class that I withdraw from or am

withdrawn from by the instructorwithdrawn from by the instructor

counts as part of my full course load.counts as part of my full course load.

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Question 12Question 12

Before traveling outside of the U.S., whatBefore traveling outside of the U.S., what

must a continuing international student do?must a continuing international student do?

a. have their I-20 signed by a schoola. have their I-20 signed by a school

Designated School OfficialDesignated School Official

b. check to make sure their passport is validb. check to make sure their passport is valid

c. check to make sure their U.S. visa is validc. check to make sure their U.S. visa is valid

d. all of thesed. all of these

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Question 12 AnswerQuestion 12 Answer

Before traveling outside of the U.S., whatBefore traveling outside of the U.S., what

must a continuing international student do?must a continuing international student do?

a. have their I-20 signed by a schoola. have their I-20 signed by a school

Designated School OfficialDesignated School Official

b. check to make sure their passport is validb. check to make sure their passport is valid

c. check to make sure their U.S. visa is validc. check to make sure their U.S. visa is valid

d. all of thesed. all of these

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Question 13Question 13

What is What is NOT NOT a requirement of the U.S.a requirement of the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security?Department of Homeland Security?

a. to keep my I-20 valid at all timesa. to keep my I-20 valid at all times

b. to not work off campus withoutb. to not work off campus without

permissionpermission

c. to notify the US ICE of my onc. to notify the US ICE of my on

campus employer campus employer

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Question 13 AnswerQuestion 13 Answer

What is What is NOT NOT a requirement of the U.S.a requirement of the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security?Department of Homeland Security?

a. to keep my I-20 valid at all timesa. to keep my I-20 valid at all times

b. to not work off campus withoutb. to not work off campus without

permissionpermission

c. to notify the US ICE of my onc. to notify the US ICE of my on

campus employer campus employer

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Question 14Question 14

True / False True / False

An F-1 International student can workAn F-1 International student can work

off-campus without applying for workoff-campus without applying for work

authorization.authorization.

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Question 14 AnswerQuestion 14 Answer

True / True / False False

An F-1 International student can workAn F-1 International student can work

off-campus without applying for workoff-campus without applying for work

authorization.authorization.

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Question 15Question 15

What is OPT?What is OPT?

a. a verb meaning to choose as an a. a verb meaning to choose as an alternativealternative

b. Optimal Pouting Tacticb. Optimal Pouting Tactic

c. Optional Practical Trainingc. Optional Practical Training

d. Other Program Timed. Other Program Time

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Question 15 AnswerQuestion 15 Answer

What is OPT?What is OPT?

a. a verb meaning to choose as an a. a verb meaning to choose as an alternativealternative

b. Optimal Pouting Tacticb. Optimal Pouting Tactic

c. Optional Practical Trainingc. Optional Practical Training

d. Other Program Timed. Other Program Time

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Question 16Question 16

True / False True / False

Applicants for Post Completion OPTApplicants for Post Completion OPT

can apply can apply within 90 days of or up to 60within 90 days of or up to 60

days after days after their completion of theirtheir completion of their

program of study. program of study.

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Question 16 AnswerQuestion 16 Answer

True True / False / False

Applicants for Post Completion OPTApplicants for Post Completion OPT

can apply can apply within 90 days of or up to 60within 90 days of or up to 60

days after days after their completion of theirtheir completion of their

program of study.program of study.

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Question 17Question 17

True / False True / False

An international student may work onAn international student may work on

campus up to 40 hours per week whilecampus up to 40 hours per week while

school is in session.school is in session.

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Question 17 AnswerQuestion 17 Answer

True / True / False False

An international student may work onAn international student may work on

campus up to 40 hours per week whilecampus up to 40 hours per week while

school is in session.school is in session.

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Question 18Question 18

When you change your address, withinWhen you change your address, within

how many days of moving must youhow many days of moving must you

notify the ISP Office? notify the ISP Office?

a. within 10 days a. within 10 days

b. within 30 days b. within 30 days

c. the day I first pay my rentc. the day I first pay my rent

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Question 18 AnswerQuestion 18 Answer

When you change your address, withinWhen you change your address, within

how many days of moving must youhow many days of moving must you

notify the ISP Office? notify the ISP Office?

a. within 10 days a. within 10 days

b. within 30 days b. within 30 days

c. the day I first pay my rentc. the day I first pay my rent

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Question 19Question 19

To transfer your status to another school, what is To transfer your status to another school, what is NOTNOT

required of you to do?required of you to do?

a. attend the next session of the new program and start within a. attend the next session of the new program and start within 5 months of your program end date at LPC.5 months of your program end date at LPC.

b. come to the ISP Office to complete a “Termination/ Future b. come to the ISP Office to complete a “Termination/ Future Plans” form and present an acceptance letter to the ISP Plans” form and present an acceptance letter to the ISP Advisors.Advisors.

c. present your Las Positas College graduation certificate or c. present your Las Positas College graduation certificate or diploma to the ISP Office.diploma to the ISP Office.

d. ensure that your SEVIS record is released from LPC to your d. ensure that your SEVIS record is released from LPC to your new school by completing the required procedures within new school by completing the required procedures within 60 days of your last day of classes at LPC. 60 days of your last day of classes at LPC.

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Question 19 AnswerQuestion 19 Answer

To transfer your status to another school, what is To transfer your status to another school, what is NOTNOT

required of you to do?required of you to do?

a. attend the next session of the new program and start within a. attend the next session of the new program and start within 5 months of your program end date at LPC.5 months of your program end date at LPC.

b. come to the ISP Office to complete a “Termination/ Future b. come to the ISP Office to complete a “Termination/ Future Plans” form and present an acceptance letter to the ISP Plans” form and present an acceptance letter to the ISP Advisors.Advisors.

c. present your Las Positas College graduation c. present your Las Positas College graduation certificate or diploma to the ISP Office.certificate or diploma to the ISP Office.

d. ensure that your SEVIS record is released from LPC to your d. ensure that your SEVIS record is released from LPC to your new school by completing the required procedures within new school by completing the required procedures within 60 days of your last day of classes at LPC. 60 days of your last day of classes at LPC.

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Question 20Question 20

How many days can I remain in theHow many days can I remain in the

U.S. as a “grace period” afterU.S. as a “grace period” after

completing my program?completing my program?

a. 30 a. 30

b. 60 b. 60

c. 90 c. 90

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Question 20 AnswerQuestion 20 Answer

How many days can I remain in theHow many days can I remain in the

U.S. as a “grace period” afterU.S. as a “grace period” after

completing my program?completing my program?

a. 30 a. 30

b. 60 b. 60

c. 90 c. 90

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