Immigration 101: F-1 Student Regulations

In this session, you will gain practical knowledge of immigration requirements and terminology related to assisting international students in attaining and maintaining legal status in the U.S. You will also develop working knowledge of the assistance and guidance available through the UF International Center. Specific objectives of the class include: Learning important terminology (F1, 1-20, I-94, etc.), Reviewing the process of obtaining the I-20 (helping the student get the status needed to be an F-1 student in the U.S.), Describing the requirements for maintaining legal status (e.g., enrollment and employment requirements), Reviewing the process for getting social security numbers for international students.