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California Institute of Advanced Management

International Student Services

Tips for Maintaining Your F-1 Visa Status


ACADEMICS

  • Enroll in 2 courses per term (6 units)
  • Attend Classes in Person and on time
  • Enrolling in fewer than 6 units is permitted ONLY with Authorization from your DSO
  • If you have a medical exception, meet with your DSO
  • Pay Tuition and Fees by CIAM deadlines
  • Report Address/Phone changes to your DSO within 10 Days
  • F-1 students have 60 days from program completion date to depart from the U.S., transfer their SEVIS record to another school, or change their immigration status.

EMPLOYMENT

  • You may work no more than 20 hours per week on campus while school is in session.
  • Get employment authorization BEFORE you start working.
  • You are not permitted to work off-campus without receiving PRIOR authorization from the U.S. Federal Government and/or an International Student Advisor. Employment possibilities are very limited.
  • Driving for UBER, UBER EATS, LYFT, GRUBHUB, POSTMATES, etc. is considered employment and doing so without authorization is a violation of your F-1 Status.
  • If you have any questions, please contact your Designated School Official (DSO) at [email protected] or +1(626)350-1500.
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