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INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
F-1 Status Responsibility
All F-1 students are responsible for learning, understanding and complying with United States federal laws
and regulations governing the F-1 student visa. Failure to do so will violate your legal status in the U.S.
Please read the information below.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AGREEMENT
I, __________________________________________________________, understand that if I am enrolled in the Intensive
English Program at Valencia College as an F-1 student, I agree to maintain my F-1 student status and follow all U.S. Immigration
and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations during my studies. This includes but is not limited to the following:
• Attending a minimum of 18 program hours per week, which consists of 18 classroom hours for every week of the program—if
not, I will be placed on attendance probation for not meeting the immigration requirement
• Maintaining a valid passport and all related documents
• Having adequate funds to meet all expenses during the program
• Carrying medical insurance through Valencia College’s provider, Insurance for Students at: insuranceforstudents.com/valenciaiep
• Adhering to all college policies regarding student conduct and academic procedures
• Maintaining a grade of C or higher in each session in order to continue in the program; otherwise,
I will be placed on academic probation
• Reporting any address change for me or my dependents within 10 days of the change to the DSO
• Completing at least one 16-week program before transferring out to another school
• Failing to comply with any of the above requirements may result in termination of my F-1 visa status
I understand that approximately 30 days before my program end date, I must meet with my international student advisor to discuss
my future plans. I understand that I have three options, outlined below:
1. Program Completion: You have 60 days after your program completion, and then you must leave the country.
Your 60-day grace period begins on the last day of your class, not the end date on the I-20.
2. Program Extension: To extend your program, fill out the Program Extension Form and submit an updated ocial bank
statement (if more than five months old) and proof of insurance 21 days before your program end date.
Failure to do so will cause you to be out of status.
3. Transfer Out: You must complete at least one 16-week program before transferring out to another school. Follow the
instructions on the Transfer Out Form and submit it to the international student advisor no later than 60 days after
your program end date, not the end date of the I-20. If you transfer out before the end of your 16-week program,
you will not receive a refund.
I also understand that if I decide to extend my F-1 visa, I must inform the international student advisor at least 21 days before my
current I-20 expiration date. Program extensions cannot be granted after the expiration of the current I-20. I also understand that
if I register less than one week before any class start date, my space is not guaranteed and it may cause me to be out of status and
potential transfer out to another school.
I also acknowledge that any interruption in my studies (for any reason, including sickness or vacation) may require me to repeat
classes. No refunds or level change requests will be granted for this reason.
I authorize the release of medical information for treatment purposes and give permission to a medical facility to examine me in
case of illness or injury.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION - All actions below must be approved by the international student advisor.
• Reinstatement: You have 60 days after the completion of your classes to either leave the country, extend your program
or transfer out to an other institution. If you do not submit your paperwork by the end of the 60 days, you will have to apply
for a reinstatement. See the Reinstatement Form for instructions.
• Temporary Leave of the Country: You can depart the U.S. for a temporary absence of up to five months for either medical
or academic reasons.
• Stop Studying: If you decide to stop studying before your program end date, you will not receive a refund for the initial
16 weeks.
• Vacation: Students are eligible to take one month of vacation per year once they complete at least six months of class.
Please consult the Student Handbook and/or the advisor for specific guidelines pertaining to vacation requests.
• Employment: An F-1 or F-2 student attending a language program is not permitted to work (on or o campus)
in the United States.
• Change of Status: If students leave the country, their application will be automatically canceled by USCIS.
I arm by signing below that I have read and understand this information, and I accept full responsibility for maintaining my
status as an international student during the duration of my studies. In addition, I understand the payment requirements and
the cancellation policy.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date Signed: ________________________
MM/DD/YYYY
(Required)
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