Immigration: Top 5 Takeaways

How long do you have to report changes in contact information to the school (by updating MyGCC)?

• 3 days

• 10 days

• 30 days

• I never have to report changes in my contact information

Answer explanation

Immigration law requires you to report changes in your personal address, phone number, and email address within 10 days of the change.

Which immigration document can expire while you are in the US without a problem?

• Visa

• I-20

• Passport

• None - these must all be valid at all times

Answer explanation

Your visa can expire without any consequence. Your I-20 and passport may never expire. A valid I-20 + passport + I-94 card showing D/S = maintaining F-1 status!

Which of these its NOT an immigration deadline you have to follow?

• Register in 12 units by the end of the add/drop period

• Transfer, leave the US, or apply for OPT within 60 days of program end

• Report changes in contact information within 10 days

• Notify the office within 3 days every time you travel to and from the US

Answer explanation

You do not need to notify us when you are traveling. However, you must have a valid travel signature on page 2 of your I-20 (valid for 6 months from date of signature), valid passport, and valid visa.

Which action will NOT result in termination of your F-1 status?

• Dropping below 12 units at any point in the semester

• Working off campus without permission OR working over 20 hrs/week on campus

• Failing a class

• Being academically dismissed (i.e. GPA lower than 2.0)

Answer explanation

You can fail a class (D or F grade) without any consequence. We encourage you to replace the grade in a future term. Dropping a class to avoid failing WILL affect your F-1 status if it puts you under 12 units. Never drop without speaking to us.

Who should you get advice from regarding your ability to drop a class, work off campus, or other immigration matters?

• My personal network of professors, friends and family

• The International Student Office

• Google! Google knows everything

• No one - I should trust my own instincts

Answer explanation

Always get immigration advising from ISO directly: [e-mail].

BONUS #6 (2 points!): Which of ISO's websites will be your "best friend" and contains the answers to all common questions, needs, and requests?

• Current Students Page

• Application page

• Admitted Students page

• Google

Answer explanation

Bookmark www.glendale.edu/international/current for all your student needs!