Things to Remember for Maintaining Status
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months into the future.
- You must attend the school that issued your visa document (I-20 or DS-2019 formerly IAP-66).
- You must carry a full load of classes each semester except during summer vacation (12 credit hours for undergraduate students; 6 credit hours for graduate students).
- If you change your major or your degree level, you must contact International Student Office (ISSS) (phone: 389-1281) for more information.
- You may not work off campus without permission from the USCIS. Come to ISSS for more information.
- You may work on campus up to 20 hours per week. (You will need to come to ISSS for "work authorization" form).
- If you move, you must give the ISSS your new address within 10 days of the move.
- If you are travelling outside of the United States, make sure you have valid passport, visa and I-20 while you re-enter.
- While travelling outside of the United States, if you are on the process of transferring out from MSU, make sure you use MSU I-20 to re-enter.
Keeping your address current with MSU and Immigration
Submit form AR-11 within 10 days of the change. Special Registrants use form AR-11 SR. It is always good to keep a copy of the form when mailing, or get a receipt from the Post Office when mailing.
Also update your address at Campus Hub in the Centennial Student Union.
If you should go out of status, follow these procedures:
- I-539 Form for Reinstatement
