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Maintaining Your F-1 (Student Visa) Status

It is your responsibility as an F-1 student to maintain your status. You can find more information about how to maintain your status on the second page (instructions) of your I-20, and at USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services): www.uscis.gov

Please follow the guidelines listed here to help you maintain your status:
  • Attend 18 hours of class per week 
  • Attend at least 80% of classes
  • Report a change of address to the Director within 10 days of your move
  • Attend 2 COMPLETE (15 week) consecutive semesters of class before taking a vacation
  • Make sure your immigration documents are safe and secure - leave your passport at home and make a copy for your wallet
  • Keep your passport valid
  • Know your I-20 expiration date
  • You may remain in the country up to 60 days after you complete your studies (the last day you attend class)
  • If you need a program extension, speak to the Director one month BEFORE the program end date on your I-20

If you would like to extend your status, please follow these steps:
  • Notify the Director one month before the program end date
  • Provide a current financial document that shows a balance of $2400 for each additional month you plan to study
    • $1200 for tuition, $1200 for living expenses
    • Dependents are $400 per month per dependent
AIA will try to notify you in advance of your I-20 expiration, date but it is your responsibility to request an extension.

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  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY & MISSION
    • MEET OUR TEAM
    • ACCREDITATION
  • OUR PROGRAMS
    • Programs & Schedule
    • WEEKEND PROGRAM
    • PRIVATE LESSONS
    • ACHIEVEMENT SCALE
  • APPLY
    • APPLICATION FORM
    • F1 STUDENT VISA
    • CHANGE OF STATUS
    • I-20 TRANSFER
    • REGISTER/PAY NOW
  • STUDENTS
    • Maintaining Your Status
    • Attendance Policy
    • REFUND POLICY
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
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      • ACCOMMODATION
        • Help Me With Housing
        • Dormitories, Apartments & Coops
        • Hotel Recommendations
        • Hostel Recommendations
      • INSURANCE
      • Cost of Living
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