F1/F2 Visa
- Your visa is the document that allows you to enter the US. Your visa may expire while you are in the US, but as long as you have a current I-20 and are in status then you are still legal. If you leave the country after your visa expires, you will need to obtain a new one before reentering the US.
I-20
- This is the document that contains information about your education and lists the regulations for F1 students. You must keep all the information on this document current.
- If you change your address, major, or personal information you need to submit the SEVIS Update form to our office within 10 days of any changes.
- You must make sure your I-20 doesn’t expire before you finish your program.
I-94
- You need to always keep your I-94 with your passport.
- You can obtain the I-94 by going to the DHS website and filling out the page with information from your passport. If you arrived in the US before May 2013, then you should have received an I-94 from customs when you arrived. If you lost it, then you will need to contact DHS for a replacement.
Passport
- Make sure your passport is valid and doesn’t expire while you are in the US. You should renew your passport 6 months before it expires. Contact your country’s embassy in the US to learn about what is required to renew your passport.
