Understanding F1 Visa Status Maintenance

What is the minimum number of credit hours an F1 visa student must enroll in during a regular semester to maintain their visa status?

• 6 credit hours

• 9 credit hours

• 12 credit hours

• 15 credit hours

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Which of the following actions could potentially lead to a violation of F1 visa status?

• Enrolling in a full course load

• Working more than 20 hours per week on-campus during the semester

• Attending all scheduled classes

• Maintaining a valid passport

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An F1 visa student wants to take a semester off. What is the correct procedure to maintain their visa status?

• Simply not enrolling in classes

• Informing their academic advisor

• Applying for a leave of absence and getting approval from the Designated School Official (DSO)

• Leaving the country without notice

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If an F1 visa student changes their major, what must they do to ensure their visa status is maintained?

• Nothing, as it does not affect their visa status

• Notify the Designated School Official (DSO) and update their SEVIS record

• Apply for a new visa

• Leave the country and re-enter

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What is the maximum duration an F1 visa student can remain in the U.S. after completing their program of study without enrolling in Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 120 days

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Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining F1 visa status during the summer semester?

• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours

• No enrollment is required if the summer is a vacation term

• Enroll in a full course load

• Work full-time on-campus

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An F1 visa student wants to transfer to another university. What is the first step they should take to maintain their visa status?

• Enroll in the new university immediately

• Notify their current university's Designated School Official (DSO) and request a SEVIS transfer

• Apply for a new F1 visa

• Leave the country and re-enter

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What is the consequence of failing to maintain full-time enrollment as an F1 visa student without prior authorization?

• The student will receive a warning

• The student may lose their F1 visa status

• The student will be fined

• The student will be placed on academic probation

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Which of the following is true about on-campus employment for F1 visa students?

• They can work unlimited hours during the semester

• They can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester

• They cannot work on-campus

• They can work only during the summer

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An F1 visa student is considering taking an online course. What is the maximum number of online credits they can take per semester to maintain their visa status?

• 3 credits

• 6 credits

• 9 credits

• 12 credits

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