Visa Information
Please note: International students should ALWAYS consult the International Center at the University of Michigan regarding immigration issues.
Maintaining Legal F1 Status
To maintain legal F1 status, student must:
- Attend the school whose I20 was used
to gain admission to the U.S. or have completed the transfer
process through International Center
- Have a valid I20 (unexpired)
- Have a valid passport
- Attend school fulltime* for at least the full academic year Undergraduates: 12 hours per term Graduates: 8 hours (or as defined by school) or 6 hours with a RA or GSI
- Not accept unauthorized employment: F1 students are allowed to work up to 20 hour per week on campus while maintaining status; authorization needed for any offcampus employment.
- Transfer schools, change program, extend program with INS prescribed procedures (check with the International Center)
- Have a valid I20 (unexpired)
Maintaining Legal J1 Status
To maintain legal J1 student status, student must:
- Have a valid W66 (unexpired)
- Have a valid passport
- Attend school fulltime* for at least the full academic year Undergraduates: 12 hours per term Graduates: 8 hours (or as defined by school) or 6 hours with a RA or GSI
- Not accept unauthorized employment. J1 student must obtain authorization for any employment. This authorization is given by the exchange visitor program sponsor. Check with the International Center for detail.
- Maintain required health insurance coverage
- Have a valid passport
For further visa information, please visit the following web site:
http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/visa.html
* Students may be less than fulltime during their
last term or if they have documented medical or academic reasons.
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