Immigration Logistics Other logistical issues students should be aware of as part of their responsibility for maintaining their legal status in the United States include: •
The need to be continuously enrolled in a full course load while an F or J student at SAIS and the conditions under which a reduced course load is permitted with prior authorization from SAIS’s ISSS Office
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The need to obtain an updated immigration document for a student and/or any dependents whenever there is a significant change in the source of funding, level of study, etc.
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The need to follow the employment guidelines associated with the particular immigration status with respect to the number of hours per week a student may legally work and the types of employment in which a student may legally engage
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The need to request a new immigration document if traveling outside the United States for more than five months
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The need to make reasonable progress toward the degree and to request any needed extensions before the current student status expires
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The need to inform the ISSS Director of any changes of the residential address within 10 days of the move while in the United States in F or J status
Visit the ISSS section of the SAIS Web site for complete information on rights and responsibilities of students in F‐1 and J‐1 statuses, their employment options and basic tax information. (Table of Contents)
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