Numerous issues that foreign students in the US data-face have the potential to result in the cancellation of their student visas. There are stringent requirements that must be fulfilled in order to remain in compliance with the F-1 visa, which permits international students to enroll full-time at approved schools under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
Academic-Related Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from dropping below the required course load, unless authorized by the designated school official (DSO).
2. Visa revocation may follow dismissal for disciplinary or subpar academic reasons.
3. If not notified to SEVIS, modifications to the course format—such as part-time, hybrid, or online—may have an impact on the visa status.
Employment-Related Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from working without the required CPT (Curricular Practical Training) or OPT (Optional Practical Training) approval.
2. Visa status may be impacted by employment or internship with sanctioned organizations, particularly in fields like research, defense, or foreign funding.
Personal and Financial Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from failure to prove financial capacity to pay for study. It is insufficient to only present the preliminary evidence.
2. A visa may be revoked for submitting falsified documents, including financial records, test results, acceptance letters, or information that has been altered.
3. Failure to update mailing or home information in SEVIS may result in non-compliance. Any address change must be reported by students within ten days.
Immigration and Security Risks
1. Even if it occurs accidentally, exceeding the allowed stay can result in a ban from future visa eligibility. As stated on Form I-94, students are required to depart the united states at the conclusion of their authorized stay.
2. Visas may be revoked due to convictions, pending charges, or arrests.
3. A visa may be immediately revoked, even prior to court proceedings, if a person is deemed a risk by US security or intelligence services.
Dependent and Transfer Risks
1. Violations by dependents (F-2 visa holders) can affect the principal F-1 visa holder's status. If the dependents work or enroll full-time in a school without authorization, the principal F-1 visa holder's status can be revoked.
2. If a student changes levels or schools, they must initiate a SEVIS transfer. Not doing so, within 60 days can lead to status loss.
However, the trump administration's immigration agenda has introduced several new threats to international students, making it difficult for them to maintain their status.
Academic-Related Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from dropping below the required course load, unless authorized by the designated school official (DSO).
2. Visa revocation may follow dismissal for disciplinary or subpar academic reasons.
3. If not notified to SEVIS, modifications to the course format—such as part-time, hybrid, or online—may have an impact on the visa status.
Employment-Related Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from working without the required CPT (Curricular Practical Training) or OPT (Optional Practical Training) approval.
2. Visa status may be impacted by employment or internship with sanctioned organizations, particularly in fields like research, defense, or foreign funding.
Personal and Financial Risks
1. Visa revocation may result from failure to prove financial capacity to pay for study. It is insufficient to only present the preliminary evidence.
2. A visa may be revoked for submitting falsified documents, including financial records, test results, acceptance letters, or information that has been altered.
3. Failure to update mailing or home information in SEVIS may result in non-compliance. Any address change must be reported by students within ten days.
Immigration and Security Risks
1. Even if it occurs accidentally, exceeding the allowed stay can result in a ban from future visa eligibility. As stated on Form I-94, students are required to depart the united states at the conclusion of their authorized stay.
2. Visas may be revoked due to convictions, pending charges, or arrests.
3. A visa may be immediately revoked, even prior to court proceedings, if a person is deemed a risk by US security or intelligence services.
Dependent and Transfer Risks
1. Violations by dependents (F-2 visa holders) can affect the principal F-1 visa holder's status. If the dependents work or enroll full-time in a school without authorization, the principal F-1 visa holder's status can be revoked.
2. If a student changes levels or schools, they must initiate a SEVIS transfer. Not doing so, within 60 days can lead to status loss.
However, the trump administration's immigration agenda has introduced several new threats to international students, making it difficult for them to maintain their status.