The Office of International Affairs (OIA) at UC Merced is required to terminate F-1 and J-1 SEVIS records under certain circumstances. A SEVIS termination may occur if a student has departed the United States, changed to a different immigration status, or has committed a violation of their visa status.
In cases where a student changes immigration status (such as changing from F-1 to H-1B or becoming a permanent resident), their F-1 or J-1 SEVIS record must be terminated. This does not mean they are in trouble, only that they are no longer maintaining F-1 or J-1 status because they have moved into a new immigration category.
Potential Reasons for Termination or Falling Out of Status
- Unauthorized withdrawal from classes.
- Unauthorized drop below full course of study.
- Unauthorized employment.
- Suspension or academic disqualification.
- Failure to enroll in classes.
- Failure to extend prior to the program end date.
- Authorized absence from the U.S.
- Change of non-immigrant status.
- Adjustment to permanent resident status.
Please note: your grace period may be different or you may not have a grace period if you fall out of status. Please contact your DSO for more information if you're in this situation.
