SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

A DSO receives notification that an F-1 student has been out of status for 6 months due to an unauthorized drop below full-time enrollment. What is the FIRST step the DSO should take?

Accepted Answer

Advise the student to file for reinstatement with USCIS

Answer

When an F-1 student falls out of status, the DSO should advise the student to file a reinstatement application with USCIS if within the 5-month window and circumstances permit.

Question 2

Under federal regulations, what is the maximum number of months an F-1 student may remain in the United States after completing their program without authorized post-completion OPT or other status?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

F-1 students have a 60-day grace period after their program end date or OPT end date to prepare to depart or transfer.

Question 3

Which regulation governs the requirements for F and M nonimmigrant students in the United States?

Accepted Answer

8 CFR Part 214.2(f) and (m)

Answer

8 CFR 214.2(f) covers F-1 nonimmigrant students and 214.2(m) covers M-1 nonimmigrant students.

Question 4

An F-1 student on post-completion OPT loses their job. How long may they remain unemployed before violating their OPT terms?

Accepted Answer

90 days total

Answer

F-1 students on post-completion OPT may accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment without violating their OPT authorization.

Question 5

What happens to an F-1 student's SEVIS record if they fail to enroll within 30 days of the program start date listed on their I-20?

Accepted Answer

SEVIS terminates the record for failure to enroll

Answer

If a student fails to enroll by 30 days after the program start date, SEVIS will automatically terminate the SEVIS record for failure to maintain status.

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SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 2