SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes 'Curricular Practical Training' (CPT) for F-1 students?

Accepted Answer

Integral part of an established curriculum authorized by the DSO before graduation

Answer

CPT is practical training that is an integral part of the curriculum, authorized by the DSO in SEVIS before the student begins work, and does not require USCIS approval.

Question 2

An F-1 student who has used 12 or more months of full-time CPT is ineligible for which benefit?

Accepted Answer

Any form of OPT

Answer

An F-1 student who uses 12 or more months of full-time CPT becomes ineligible for any optional practical training (OPT), including STEM OPT extension.

Question 3

What is the SEVIS fee (Form I-901) required for, and who must pay it?

Accepted Answer

F and M nonimmigrant students and J exchange visitors must pay it before obtaining a visa or entering the U.S.

Answer

The I-901 SEVIS fee is required from most F, M, and J nonimmigrants and must be paid before visa issuance or entry into the United States.

Question 4

A J-1 exchange visitor's DS-2019 is expiring but their program is not complete. What must the sponsor do?

Accepted Answer

Extend the DS-2019 in SEVIS before the expiration date

Answer

The responsible officer (RO) or alternate responsible officer (ARO) must extend the DS-2019 in SEVIS prior to its expiration to keep the J-1 in valid status.

Question 5

Under what authority can an F-1 student engage in off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship?

Accepted Answer

USCIS must approve via Form I-765

Answer

F-1 students seeking off-campus employment based on severe economic hardship must apply to USCIS using Form I-765 and receive Employment Authorization Document (EAD) approval.

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

(SEVIS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Certification Practice Test

SEVIS Immigration Regulations & Compliance 5