F1/J1 International Student Regulations

International Services Office
Echlin Hall 200
Ph: 203.932.7475 Fax: 203.931.6054
iso@newhaven.edu
F1/J1 International Student Regulations
You are responsible for following these rules and regulations and, by signing, you are verifying that you have read and
understood the rules and regulations. Ask an International Services Office staff member about anything you do not
understand! Check our website www.newhaven.edu/iso for more details.
As an F-1/J-1 international student, I agree to do the following:
1.
I will attend the institution listed on my I-20/DS-2019.
2.
I will maintain a full-time enrollment in a course of study through the 10-month academic year.
a. Undergraduates-12 credits
b. Graduates-9 credits
3.
I understand that the International Services Office (ISO) staff is here to assist and advise me, but that my visa
status during my University of New Haven program is my responsibility. I understand that maintaining legal
status is extremely important and that falling out of status will make my student visa invalid, prohibit me from
working, and make me ineligible for other F-1 benefits.
4.
I understand that immigration regulations require that all institutions enrolling students in J and F status report at
the beginning of each semester a verification of all students who will be enrolled at their institution. The ISO
requires that all international students complete ISO check-in at the start of each Fall and Spring semester.
Failure to check-in with the ISO within 15 days of the start of the semester could result in delays with class
registration, possible loss of my legal status, and possible termination of my SEVIS record.
5.
I understand that the ISO will use my University of New Haven email address for all immigration updates and
reminders. It is my responsibility to check my UNH email frequently.
6.
I will meet with and obtain approval from the International Services Office before falling below the full time
enrollment each term.
7.
I will make satisfactory progress toward completion of my program and keep the I-20/DS-2019 valid at all times
during my study at UNH.
8.
If I need to remain in the U.S. longer than the period specified on the I-20 end date, I will file an I-20 extension
form at least 2 (two) weeks before the program end date on my I-20/DS-2019.
9.
I will not accept employment off campus without authorization from the International Services Office and the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Contact the ISO to apply for off-campus employment
authorization. I understand that off-campus employment must be related to my field(s) of study.
10.
If I am approved for on-campus employment, I will not work on campus more than 20 hours per week while school
is in session. Full-time (40 hours per week) on-campus work is permitted during official university breaks and
vacations.
11.
I will notify the International Services Office of my intent to transfer to another U.S. school.
12.
I will keep my passport valid 6 months into the future.
13.
I will submit my I-20/DS-2019 for a travel authorization to the ISO at least 2 weeks before I leave the U.S. for
vacation if I have the intent of returning to continue my studies at UNH.
14.
I will report any changes to my major, program level, funding source, name or address to the ISO within 10 days
of the change.
15.
I will maintain valid health insurance coverage for the duration of my studies at UNH.
a. (J-1 students only) I must show evidence of coverage that meets UNH requirements to the International
Services Office before I am able to register for classes.
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