Student Responsibilities

The main responsibility for maintaining an F-1 Visa status belongs to the student. According to the State Department overseeing all federal laws and regulations governing the United States student visa program, the student must comply with all federal laws and regulations.  Failure to do so will violate the legal status of the student and will result in deportation. Upon arriving at NATI ESL, each foreign student must meet with the Designated Student Official (DS0) to be sure all the compliance regulations are clearly understood. NATI ESL strictly follows all required directives from the Unite States Department of State.

This meeting must take place within 30 days of arrival, and prior to registering or attending any classes. At this time, the student must present the I-20 form, Passport, Visa and Proof of Insurance.  All questions regarding course load, or work-study jobs must be directed to the DSO.

Additional Information and forms for Foreign Students available from DSO:

• • Social Security numbers are issued only to those students authorized to work in US
  • Off-campus employment is allowed for those with severe economic hardship (Contact: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website)
  • I-20 Program Extension Form for additional study
    • Provide updated original bank statement
    • Provide proof of health insurance
  • Departure Form
  • Transfer form
  • Must update Personal information (name, address, citizenship)
  • Program completion (must leave country within 60 days upon course completion
  • Program Extension
  • Emergency Travel
  • Travel or vacation after 6 months
  • Re-entry Requirements
  • Program Completion
  • Taxes
  • Reinstatement
  • Change of Status

The DSO will provide a written summary of all information, but it is most important that all foreign students meet with the DSO advisor and clearly understand all aspects of the Visa process and maintenance.