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New International Student New International Student Orientation Orientation : : Immigration Rules & Regulations Immigration Rules & Regulations International Student Services 323-241-5277 [email protected] General email alias: [email protected]

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Page 1: New International Student Orientation : Immigration Rules & Regulations International Student Services 323-241-5277 @lasc.edu General email

New International Student New International Student OrientationOrientation::

Immigration Rules & RegulationsImmigration Rules & Regulations

International Student [email protected] General email alias: [email protected]

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Welcome to the Welcome to the

LASC Southwest CollegeLASC Southwest College!!

International Student Services and Education Abroad is here to serve YOU.

WELCOME to LASC - we’re glad you’re here!

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Have you checked in yet?Have you checked in yet?New F-1 students are REQUIRED to check in with LASC ISS within 10 days of the start of the semester

Bring your documents to ISS Office - Room 116 Student Services Building

I-20PassportI-94 card

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Biographical data

Program of study

Funding

Barcode

SEVIS ID

Form I-20

(F-1 students)

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Your I-20…must be valid at all Your I-20…must be valid at all times!times!

You must ensure that your I-20 is valid, the program dates are current, and the program information is correct.

We can extend your I-20 BEFORE it expires.

We cannot extend your I-20 AFTER it expires.

You may receive an email alert from LASC ISS before yourI-20 expires.

If your I-20 ends, your F-1 student status will terminate.

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VisaVisa InformationInformation

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After you received your Form I-20, you applied for an F-1 visa at a US consulate.

Your F-1 visa has an expiration date. If the VISA expires while you are in the US, it is not a problem.

Travel outside the US requires a valid visa to reenter the US.

LASC ISS provides international travel and immigration information throughout the semester.

Visa InformationVisa Information

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I-94 I-94 CardCard

11-digit ID numberWhite card that

was completed for you by a US customs official at port of entry

If you were admitted on an F-1 visa, your I-94 card is marked “D/S” (Duration of Status).

Make a copy of your I-94 card.

Do not lose your card. There is a USCIS fee of $300 and a lengthy process to replace it!

Advise LASC ISS if you lose your passport and/or I-94.

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PassportPassport

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Maintain a Valid PassportMaintain a Valid Passport

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months into the future

Passport renewal procedures vary, depending on country – typically, you may renew your passport 6 months prior to the expiration date

Contact your country’s embassy in the US to determine the procedure for obtaining a new passport

You may receive an automated email from the LASC ISS office when your passport is about to expire

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Special Registration Special Registration (NSEERS)(NSEERS)

Certain nonimmigrant's must Special Register:◦ Some nationals of Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria.◦ Certain nonimmigrant's designated by the US State

Department.◦ Any other nonimmigrant who is identified by

immigration officers at ports of entry.

Nonimmigrant's who must special register and do not comply with special registration requirements will be considered out of status and may be subject to penalties.

Contact LASC ISS if you are subject to Special Registration. We can advise you on this issue.

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SEVISSEVISStudent & Exchange Visitor Information SystemStudent & Exchange Visitor Information System

Personal Address Information

Financial Information—education funding

Academic Program Information—full time/part time enrollment, major changes, disciplinary actions, extension of program

Employment information: optional/curricular practical training, off campus employment authorization

Termination or completion of study

Dependent information

SEVIS reports the following information to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement):

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Are you a Are you a new transfer new transfer student?student?A SEVIS transfer (transfer of your

SEVIS record) is different from an academic transfer (transfer of past academic credit and current program)

If you attended another institution in the US in Fall 2010 and have not obtained an LASC I-20, you must transfer your SEVIS record to LASC. Contact LASC ISS to complete this process.

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Full-time EnrollmentFull-time Enrollment F-1 degree-seeking students must enroll and

complete full-time credit in the fall and spring semesters to maintain lawful immigration status.

ENROLL IN and COMPLETE the required number of units.

There are limited reasons for under-enrollment. You must have permission from LASC ISS prior to under-enrollment.

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Full-time EnrollmentFull-time Enrollment

STUDENTS

Must enroll in and

complete 12 Units every

fall and spring semester

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ONLINE CoursesONLINE CoursesUS immigration regulations limit

international students to only ONE online course per semester toward the minimum full-time enrollment requirement. However, exceptions are being made to Community College Students.

You can take more than one online course, but only one will meet your full-time enrollment requirements.

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Independent Study CoursesIndependent Study CoursesDo not generally count toward the full-time enrollment requirement. They are not required to be completed within a given semester, nor do they require in-class time.

An Independent Study course must be a degree requirement to count toward full-time enrollment.

The LASC ISS office must have documentation in your file from your academic advisor regarding the necessity of the independent study course.

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Other Enrollment IssuesOther Enrollment Issues“I”—incomplete—or “N” – no credit assigned -

grades do NOT count toward the full-time requirement.

Auditing a course does NOT count toward the full-time requirement.

Withdrawal from a course at ANY point in the semester does NOT count toward the full-time requirement.

Courses that BEGIN in the middle of the semester do NOT count toward the full-time enrollment

You must COMPLETE the required number of Units each fall and spring

semester to maintain your immigration status.

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F-2 DependentsF-2 Dependents F-2 dependents CANNOT study in the US.

F-2 dependents must be approved for a change of status to F-1 by the USCIS prior to commencing study at the university. Applications take 6-8 months to be approved by USCIS. Plan Ahead.

LASC ISS provides support for the application procedure for a change of visa status. Apply at least 6 months in advance.

You do not need a private immigration attorney to apply for a change of status. If you wish, you may opt to do so, but the LASC ISS office routinely provides this service at NO CHARGE to students.

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Employment in the USEmployment in the US

USCIS allows F-1 students to work up to 20 hours per week on campus during

the fall and spring semester without special permission

Employment must be on the LASC campus.

F-1 students may work more than 20 hours per week on campus during school vacations (summer break, spring break and fall break)

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ON-Campus EmploymentON-Campus EmploymentYou can only work on the campus

of the school that issued your Current I-20

Must successfully complete one (1) semester with 12 units

Minimum GPA-2.0, may varyMust be enrolled in 12 units for

Fall/Spring (per UCSIS and LACCD)

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ON-Campus Employment ON-Campus Employment Cont…Cont…To find a job, student should visit each

department and ask if they are hiring.Campus is on limited budget but there

are several international students working on-campus

Most on-campus jobs involve customer service or assisting other students

Assignment renewal is done every semester based on performance

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On-Campus Employment-ISS On-Campus Employment-ISS Office Office Request for On-Campus

Employment Permission Form is found in our office or online.

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CAUTION!Employment in the US

You must receive permission from the

USCIS or the LASC ISS office to be LEGALLY employed off-campus

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Off-campus Off-campus Employment AuthorizationEmployment Authorization

You may work off-campus ONLY with permission from USCIS or LASC ISS

Most students cannot apply for off-campus work authorization until they have been in full-time student status for one academic year

LASC ISS provides numerous employment authorization workshops each semester – schedule will be posted on LASC ISS website on or after the third week of semester

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Social Security NumbersSocial Security Numbers SSNs are issued for tax purposes

only. You cannot receive a SSN for identification purposes.

Dependents cannot receive an SSN.

You must have a Social Security Number (SSN) to work in the US

ISS provides complete instructions and support on SSN applications

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Employment in the USDo NOT work off-campus

without permission

from the USCIS or LASC ISS.

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Termination and Termination and ReinstatementReinstatement

A violation of status will result in a termination of your F-1 status

Students whose F-1 status is terminated may qualify for a Reinstatement of Status

You must apply with the aid of LASC ISS directly to USCIS requesting reinstatement back into F-1 status

This option is not available for all violations, notably employment violations

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Travel Travel InformationInformation

Travel within the US does not require a travel signature from LASC ISS

Travel outside the US requires that your I-20/DS2019 be signed for travel by LASC ISS

Drop off documents at LASC ISS one to two weeks prior to international travel

Visa expired? You must apply for and receive a new visa before reentering the US

We recommend you carry clear copies of your immigration documents if you travel to US border areas or large metropolitan areas

Travel Signature

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Change of Address Change of Address ProcedureProcedure

International students must update their address within ten days of moving.

Please submit a completed Personal Data form to the ISS office. You can find this document on our web page or in the ISS office.

This is a requirement of your visa status

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COMMUNICATION IS KEY!COMMUNICATION IS KEY! LASC ISS communicates regularly

with students by email Bookmark and check ISS

website regularly – www.lasc.edu

CPT/OPT employment authorization workshops

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LASC ISS StaffLASC ISS StaffDarren Grosch-Director/ PDSO 323-241-5277

Blanca Rodriguez- Counselor/ DSO323-241-5200

Monica Lanier-Counselor For Nursing Students Only

Jackie Hernandez-Office Assistant

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LASC ISS Office HoursLASC ISS Office Hours

Monday – Wednesday 9-1230, 130-5

Thursday 12-7

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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LASC ISS Contact LASC ISS Contact InformationInformation

International Student Services1600 Imperial HighwayPhone: (323) 241-5277

Fax: (323) 242-5577Website: www.lasc.edu

General email alias: [email protected]