完成课程

完成课程

Once you’ve completed your program it’s important to understand what options you have, what is expected of you as an F-1 Visa student and what steps you need to take. Below you will find the details of each of those options to help ensure a smooth transition.

接触OISP

宽限期

F-1 students are allowed to remain in the U.S. for 60 days after you complete your program; this is commonly called your “grace period”. 在宽限期内, you continue to be in F-1 status; however, there are limitations on your activities, 包括:

  • Travel: You may not re-enter the U.S. in F-1 status during your grace period.
  • Employment: You are not eligible for work authorization during your grace period, unless you have been approved for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) or if you are employed on-campus and will enroll in another program at Franklin in the next term.

Before the end of your grace period, you are expected to depart the U.S., apply for post-completion OPT (if application not already submitted), transfer to another institution or academic program, or change to another non-immigrant status (if eligible).

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Verify that your departure from the U.S. will be before the end of your grace period and report your departure to OISP. Consider details such as driver’s license expiration date, paying any outstanding bills, making arrangements to receive security deposits, updating your mailing address, 关闭银行账户. Keep important documents, such as Social 安全 and EAD cards, in case you return.

申请OPT

If you plan to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), you should begin the application process at the beginning of your final term.  USCIS will accept OPT applications no earlier than 90 days before your Program End Date.  为 most students, your Program End Date will be your official commencement date.  Your application must be received by USCIS within 30 days of being signed by OISP and no later than the end of your grace period; if not, USCIS will deny the application.  
 

转出

To maintain your lawful presence in the U.S. 当转移, you must notify OISP before the end of your grace period that you have been admitted to another SEVP-approved institution. Submit the Transfer Out form with a copy of your new school's acceptance letter, and OISP will help you with this process.  You must begin attending classes in the next available term or within five months, 以较早的为准.

If you're unable to transfer while your F-1 status is active, OISP can still transfer your record in Terminated status to your new school after you are accepted there. Be sure to ask your new school if they want you to transfer your terminated record or start with a new SEVIS record.

开始新程序

If you choose to pursue a new F-1 eligible program at mg不朽情缘游戏网址, you must apply to the program and be accepted before the end of your grace period to maintain your lawful presence in the U.S.  Updated financial documents will be required. Submit an Initial I-20 Request form after you have been accepted. You must begin attending classes in the next available term or within five months, 以较早的为准.