Information for Current F-1 Visa Students
The following information is compiled to assist current F-1 students maintain their immigration and academic status at UC Merced. Many of your questions will be answered in the following links.
If you still have questions after reading the information below, please contact your DSO and International Student Visa Specialist, Kassity Veloz at kveloz@ucmerced.edu or book an appointment here!
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| ○ Maintaining Your Visa Status |
| ○ Self Document Check |
| ○ Updating Your Physical Address |
| ○ Adding F-2 Dependents |
F-1 Student Essentials
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| ○ Reduced Course Load (RCL) |
| ○ Major Change |
| ○ Change in Degree Level |
| ○ Program Extension |
| ○ Enrollment at Another Institution |
Changes to Enrollment
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| ○ Traveling Domestically |
| ○ Traveling Internationally |
| ○ Passport Renewal Information |
| ○ Visa Renewal Information |
| ○ Change of Visa Status |
| ○ Changing to F-1 Status |
| ○ Changing to J-1 (Student) Status |
Travel and Visa Information
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| ○ Program Completion & Graduation |
| ○ Studying Abroad |
| ○ Planned Leave of Absense |
| ○ Transfer Out |
| ○ Withdrawl or Cancellation |
| ○ Changing to Another Visa Status or Permanent Residency |
Leaving UC Merced
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| ○ On-Campus Employment |
| ○ Off-Campus Employment ○ Curricular Practical Training (CPT) ○ Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) ○ STEM Extension Optional Practical Training (OPT) |
| ○ H-1B & Cap Gap Extension |
| ○ Completing or Ending STEM/OPT |
| ○ Volunteer & Unpaid Internships |
| ○ Economic Hardship Employment Authorization |
Employment
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| ○ Social Security Card/Number |
| ○ California ID & Driver's License |
| ○ Banking & Taxes |
Essential U.S. Documents
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| ○ Visa Status Violations |
| ○ Academic Disqualification and Suspension |
| ○ Returning from a Termination due to a Status Violation |
Status Violations
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○ List of Request Forms |
Forms and Documents
