Travel Understand when and how you can travel within and outside the U.S., including required documents, travel signatures, and re-entry rules to maintain your F-1 status. Travel
Change of Address Learn how to update your on-campus, local, and foreign addresses to stay compliant with federal reporting requirements. You must report address changes within 10 days to maintain your F-1 status. Address Updates
Funding Updates Understand when and how to update your financial information on your Form I-20. This page explains required documentation and how to report changes in your funding source or amount. Funding Updates
Immigration Status Update Find out what to do if your immigration status changes (such as H-1B or permanent residence). Learn how to report your new status and understand how it affects your SEVIS record. Status Changes
Name Change Learn how to update your legal name on university records and immigration documents. This page outlines required steps to ensure your Form I-20 matches your passport. Name Change
Replacing Lost Documents Find step-by-step guidance on what to do if your passport, visa, or I-20 is lost or stolen, including how to report it and request replacements. Replacing Documents
F-2 Dependents Learn how to request immigration documents for your spouse and children, apply for F-2 status, and understand what dependents can and cannot do while in the U.S. F-2 Dependents
Change of Status Learn how to change to F-1 student status from another visa, including eligibility requirements, application options (within the U.S. or through travel), and key timelines to plan your transition. Change of Status
Regaining F-1 Status Understand your options if you fall out of status, including reinstatement and travel and reentry, along with the risks, requirements, and steps needed to return to valid F-1 status. Regaining Status