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The new F-1 student session is offered online before the start of each quarter. ISS will email you<\/span> with details on how to connect to the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What information is covered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Check-in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every F-1 student must check-in for their first quarter at UWB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your UWB I-20 & F-1 visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your I-20 is the most<\/strong> important document to maintain while you’re an F-1 student in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Things to consider when travelling outside of the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I-94<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Record of entry\/exit to US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your most recent I-94 here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

F-1 Enrollment Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining full time enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Completion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check your I-20 for your expected program completion date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Need more time on the I-20 to finish your academic requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Termination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Common reasons for I-20 termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your F-1 visa allows you to take one annual vacation quarter (usually summer) per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave of Absence (LOA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Used for emergencies or situations when you can no longer maintain enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced Course Load (RCL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enrolling in less than full time courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On-campus Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eligible for part time employment on campus. Full time during your vacation quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Training Authorizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Information about OPT and CPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UW Student Health Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ISHIP is required for all F-1 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need to carry your passport everywhere you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a WA ID card or Driver’s License<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure, always contact UWB ISS for immigration and enrollment advice. We’re happy to help you navigate your F-1 rules and restrictions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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