Maintaining Your Status
Overview
Duration of Status
Beginning September 15, 2026, F-1 and J-1 visa holders will receive a fixed period of admission -tied to the program end date on their Form I-20 or DS-2019. Find out more here.
Full Course of Study
Enrollment requirements to stay in status!
University Requirements
How to follow both university requirements as well as immigration.
Maintaining Valid Immigration Documents
Tips for keeping documents safe and up to date.
Address & Phone Number Updates
Keep us posted on your move!
Program Extensions
Don't let you I-20 or DS-2019 expire.
Transfers
Find more information about transferring your SEVIS record in or out of USF.
Grace Periods
You finished your program. Now what?
Current Student FAQ
Check out our frequently asked questions for continuing students.