12 Musts For International Students
- Your SEVIS I-20 must be valid at all times. It is your responsibility to check the program’s end date (see item #5 on your SEVIS Form I-20) and if necessary have your SEVIS I-20 extended 30 days BEFORE it expires.
- You will receive a continued enrollment SEVIS I-20 after registration of classes. You must use this recent SEVIS I-20 for travel.
- Your passport must be kept valid at all times.
- You must inform the DSO and The Registrar’s Office of a change of address within 10 days of moving.
- You must register full-time every semester. Full-time status is 12 credits.
- In addition to registering full-time, you must successfully COMPLETE 12 hours each term. You cannot withdraw from a class if it will make you part-time, without authorization from DSO.
- You must be in good academic standing.
- YOU MUST PAY YOUR TUITION BILL on time or you would fall out of status.
- If you travel during a school break, you must meet with the DSO at least TWO WEEKS prior to your trip to have your SEVIS I-20 signed. You must bring your SEVIS I-20 and your passport to the DSO. New students MUST enter the United States by the date on your SEVIS I-20 (see item #5 on SEVIS I-20). Continuing students must return to Hostos Community College by the beginning of the next term or by the first day school reopens, after your summer/winter break. You MAY NOT BE ABLE to return to the United States after that time. It is recommended that you get your SEVIS I-20 signed at least once a term.
- If you are working on-campus or at another CUNY college, you must be RE-CERTIFIED to work each semester. You must bring a letter of employment to the DSO for approval, before you can begin work.
- You are not permitted to work off campus, unless you are on your Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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If you are graduating this semester, you can apply as early as 3 months (90 days) prior to graduation for your OPT. NOTE: STUDENTS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AFTER THEIR LAST DAY OF CLASS.
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