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We will post to this page any updates or changes to this policy when new information becomes available. institutions and immigration attorneys across the U.S. government has not announced any kind of automatic extension of grace periods as of now, but this concern has been raised by U.S. If you wish to consider this option, we recommend you to consult an immigration attorney for legal advice on the change of visa status process.

Submit a Change of Status application to U.S.

Use the Contact ISS form to report your situation to an ISS advisor.

to determine if any accommodations could be made to assist with your return home.

Contact your country’s embassy here in the U.S.

Check our “Final Quarter Checklist” to determine if any of the options apply to you (practical training, transfer out, etc.).

In this difficult time, it is important to look for options to help you achieve your goals. My F or J status is expiring soon and flights to my home country are very limited. Review the Embassy or Consulate’s visa appointment information where you before you make final travel plans. If your existing visa has or will expire, you will be required to apply for a new visa before returning to the U.S. will need to complete the Return to UW process to request a new I-20.Īlso, if your F-1 visa is still valid, you will not need to renew your visa regardless of the length of time outside the U.S. Students who are not enrolled and are remaining outside the U.S. during the pandemic will have an easier time navigating this exception. Students who are fully enrolled and outside the U.S.

Advisors continue to work with SEVP to activate student’s records who may have been outside the U.S. to ensure their I-20s are valid when they return. ISS plans to work with students who are outside the U.S. The five-month rule is less strict under COVID-19 conditions and guidance. I have heard there is a maximum 5-month limit. Government’s Study in the States: COVID-19 Resources for updates. Additional information available under Graduating Students on the ISS COVID-19 page.Ĭontinue to check the Coronavirus information for F1 & J1 students for updates as they become available. Graduating students planning for OPT: Currently, government guidance states you must submit your OPT application to USCIS from within the U.S.Travel restrictions: Are you traveling to a country with current travel restrictions? Be prepared for quarantines and limited flights or additional restrictions that may impact your return to the U.S.Visas: Do you require a new F-1 visa? If yes, consider the limited U.S.Risks: Are you comfortable with the travel risks, both health risks and re-entry to the U.S.?.Essential travel: Is your travel essential, for example mental health, medical, or family reasons?.Please check the list of things to consider before traveling below:

We encourage students to make decisions on travel based on their health and safety. Invite Family Members to Visit the U.S.Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).F-1 Employment Options (On Campus, CPT, OPT).Coronavirus information for F1 & J1 students.