Unauthorized drop below full course of study Expulsion and suspension Failure to enroll in classes In most cases, the Termination of a student’s SEVIS record means that the student in question must make plans to immediately depart from the US. In other words, there may not be a “grace period” after a Termination.
It can end your ability to stay in the United States, attend school, and apply for work authorization. SEVIS termination means that you are not in legal status ("out of status") according to the Department of Homeland Security. If you are out of status, contact us to learn about your options.
The SEVIS record is in active status. The student is not in a period of earned vacation. The student fails to enroll in a full course of study the next session the student is expected. The date is 90 days after the Next Session Start Date. The student is suspended – use Suspension.
The student’s record should remain in Initial status until the adjudication is made. Note: SEVIS will automatically terminate the nonimmigrant's SEVIS record for the reason above when the CLAIMS interface indicates a withdrawal. If it does not, terminate the record, use this reason, and explain what happened.
Dependent Termination Reasons Available in SEVIS to School Officials Reason Use when... Child over 21 All of the following statements are true ... Death The dependent died. Note: Do not use thi ... Divorce Both of the following statements are tru ... Other Use this option, if the correct terminat ... 4 more rows ...
If your student record is terminated, you fall under the five-month rule and you wish to return to the United States as a student, you will need to obtain a new/initial Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status," with a new SEVIS ID and pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee again.
The system automatically terminates the record 90 days after the Next session start date if the DSO does not enroll the student. Use when a student fails to reenroll after the term's enrollment deadline.
(You are not required to accept a transfer of a Terminated SEVIS record). In most cases, you will need to recommend reinstatement, and the student must apply to USCIS for reinstatement. The record will then be on the lists of students pending reinstatement and in transfer status.
If you fail to maintain your F-1 status and your SEVIS immigration record is terminated, this means that you would be considered as out-of-status by the Department of Homeland Security and you would no longer eligible for on-campus employment, practical training, travel signatures for re-entry to the US, or any other ...
approximately five monthsA reinstatement application costs $370 and can take approximately five months to be processed by USCIS. If approved, the student is reinstated and will resume active F-1 status.
If you have failed to maintain F-1 student status and wish to continue studying at (or transfer to) Penn, you must regain valid status. There are two ways you can be reinstated: Apply to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for reinstatement. Leave the US and reenter using a new I-20 with a new SEVIS number.
Reasons for the termination of a SEVIS Record include: Unauthorized drop below full course of study (dropping below full time enrollment without advance authorization from OIA) Expulsion and suspension. Failure to enroll in classes. Enrollment in too many online classes.
A violation of your immigration status will result in the termination of your SEVIS record (I-20). If that happens, according to the U.S. government, you would not be in legal status ("out of status") beyond any grace period you may be eligible for.
You may check your current SEVIS status by talking to your designated school official or responsible officer. For questions, send a detailed e-mail to [email protected].
Reinstatement applications take approximately six to nine months, and as long as one year.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forgives unauthorized work only in very specific situations — for instance, a spouse of a U.S. citizen who worked without a work permit will not be barred from receiving a green card. Learn more here about the consequences of working without authorization.
If you fail a course/courses, you are at risk of not being able to complete your program within the standard duration, unless you are able to take this course again (or an alternative course) in a future study period.
Reason Use when… Failure to Report While on OPT – System Termination: SEVIS notes this termination reason if the following apply: The student is in a period of active 17-month OPT extension.
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Comments entered in the Remarks field will overwrite existing remarks on page one of the printed Form I-20.
If the nonimmigrant has maintained the current status while the COS to F/M was pending, he remains in previous nonimmigrant status and must follow the authorized stay requirements of that status.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm the departure of the student.
Important Note: A DSO can manually terminate a canceled record, but the action will show as a correction in event history.
Note: You cannot terminate the Initial record of a student, who is requesting a change of education level, if the previous record is still Active. In this case, from the Student Information page you must:
It is possible to terminate F-2 or M-2 records independently of their primary F-1 or M-1 student.
Note: You must create a new SEVIS record, and the student must pay the I 901 SEVIS fee again .
Note: SEVIS will note this reason when it auto-terminates a record because the CLAIMS interface indicates USCIS approved the application.
The SEVIS record shows the student entered the United States. The student did not report to the school by the program start date. Note: Do not use this reason if a student is a transfer student – use Transfer Student No Show. Otherwise Failing to Maintain Status.
The student's SEVIS record indicates an extension request.
A student who fails to enroll after a break or vacation – use Failure to Enroll.
The student cannot maintain enrollment at the school during the term. Note: Student must leave the United States within 15 days of the termination date. Do not use this reason to terminate a student leaving the United States during a period of earned vacation.
Note: SEVIS will automatically terminate the nonimmigrant’s SEVIS record for the reason above when the CLAIMS interface indicates a denial of the change of status. If it does not, terminate the record, use the reason, and explain what happened.
The DSO knows the dependent does not or did not have any form of work permission .
The SEVIS completion process is used to indicate that a student has graduated and completed their course of study or completed OPT/STEM OPT. This will change the student's SEVIS status to "Completed." This process should only occur in cases where a student has completed their program and has departed the US.
The SEVIS termination process is conducted by a DSO who is responsible for terminating a student's SEVIS record upon learning that the student is no longer maintaining their F-1 status.
Complete the SEVIS Completion or Termina tion form and include your departure or flight itinerary.
Students who plan to depart the US in the middle of the semester must complete a withdrawal request from Te xas State. This action will result in the termination of the SEVIS record.
Yes, if your SEVIS record is terminated as a result of failure to maintain your F-1 status you must request a new I-20.
F-1 regulations require continuous full-time enrollment every fall and spring semester. Choosing to not enroll in a fall or spring may result in the termination of your SEVIS record. Please schedule an appointment with a DSO.
You must depart the US as you are out of status. Remaining in the US while out of status may result in accrual of unlawful presence. Complete the SEVIS Completion or Termination form and include your departure or flight itinerary.
If you are not compliant with regulations, we may be forced by law to terminate your SEVIS record. Termination of a SEVIS record is very serious and can have many negative consequences for you. It can end your ability to stay in the United States, attend school, and apply for work authorization.
In most cases, the termination of your SEVIS record means that you must make plans to immediately depart from the United States. In other words, there is no grace period after termination. If your SEVIS record is terminated, contact us to schedule an appointment immediately.
If your SEVIS (or I-20) is terminated OR you overstay your grace period, you could be accruing unlawful presence. This can lead to arrest and deportation proceedings. Accruing unlawful presence may result in being barred from the U.S. for many years or even permanently.
Unauthorized withdrawal from classes (dropping all your classes without advance permission from OIA)
Being barred from the U.S. means that you cannot enter the U.S. in any immigration status for a specified length of time. You can receive a 3-year or 10-year bar from the U.S. if you have more than 180 days or one year of unlawful presence, respectively.
If you have an F-2 spouse or children, they will also begin accruing days of unlawful presence if your SEVIS record is terminated. F-2 dependents can also violate status separately from your F-1 status. This will also result in your dependents accruing days of unlawful presence and perhaps a being barred from entry to the U.S.
If we have to terminate your SEVIS record, you have two options: travel outside the United States with a new I-20 or submit a reinstatement application to regain your status. Our expert staff can help you determine what the best option is for you.
Unauthorized employment (employment without advanced authorization from OIS or USCIS)
If that happens, according to the U.S. government, you would not be in legal status ("out of status") beyond any grace period you may be eligible for.
In these cases, the DSO should call the SEVIS Help Desk (1-800-892-4829) and submit a Help Ticket (Data Fix).
DSOs authorize RCL by completing an action in SEVIS called “Authorizing a Drop Below Full Course.” The DSO authorizes RCL for one term and may extend it, if needed, the following term if the student is still eligible. RCL allows F-1 and M-1 students to attend classes part-time. In addition, for illness or medical cases, a DSO may excuse a student from all classes for up to 12 months for an F-1 or five months for an M-1. During this time, they remain in F-1 and M-1 status.
Designated school officials (DSOs) must be familiar with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) standards for what equals a full course of study at their schools. F-1 and M-1 students normally must enroll in a full-time course load each term to keep their F-1 and M-1 status. Sometimes a DSO may excuse a student from this rule.
Note:If you choose to print the Form I-20, do not forget to sign it before you give it to the student.
Sometimes DSOs need to change RCL information in SEVIS. They can update the RCL reason and end date if the RCL segment has not yet ended. They cannot:
Note: SEVIS will note this reason when it auto-terminates a record because the USCIS denial was received through CLAIMS.
The student is an initial or continuing student. The SEVIS record is in initial or active status. The student is not in a period of earned vacation. The student fails to enroll in a full course of study the next session the student is expected.
A student who fails to enroll after a break or vacation – use Failure to Enroll.
The dependent is a child of a student.
Both of the following statements are true: USCIS approved a student’s change of status from B-1, B-2, or F-2 or M-2 to F-1 or M-1 status. The student began his or her full course of study before the change of status was approved by USCIS.
The student's SEVIS record is in Initial status. The student is not a Transfer student. The SEVIS record shows the student entered the United States. The student did not report to the school by the program start date. Note: Do not use this reason if a student is a transfer student – use Transfer Student No Show.
The DSO has evidence the student is or was employed. The DSO knows the student does or did not have work permission for all or part of that employment. Unauthorized Withdrawal. Both of the following statements are true: The student withdrew from school or stopped attending classes in the middle of a term.