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Immigration Regulations

The Center for International Education is your primary liaison with the U.S. Our staff members are well informed about general INS regulations and can advise you on proper compliance with INS procedures. Make an appointment with the Foreign Student Advisor to discuss specific questions or concerns.

It is important that you do not rely on the advice of friends regarding immigration matters. Situations often vary, so contact the CIE on all matters that might affect your visa status. Consult with us before you do anything that might jeopardize your right to remain in the U.S.: before you begin a new degree objective, change marital status or sponsors, transfer schools, leave the U.S. (even to Tijuana), or secure any employment.

Information and forms can be found at the Center for International Education located on the 2nd Floor of the University Center at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.

Compliance with the law involves the following:

1. Maintain a valid passport at all times. Your country's consulate or embassy in the U.S. will have information on how to renew it. Consult the International Resource Center on our home page for embassy and consulates addresses and telephone numbers.
2. Enroll as a full time student each quarter. For undergraduates, this means 12 credits per semester. For graduate students, this means 9 credits per semester. Summer session enrollment is not required. Never drop below these numbers without talking to your Foreign Student Advisor first.
3. Transfer Students: Be sure to complete the INS transfer notification process. Students wishing to transfer to or from UNC must complete a transfer notification at the new school which they will be attending.
4. Keep your I-20 or DS2019 up to date. You must apply for an extension of stay if you do not complete your program of studies within the time specified on the I-20 or DS2019 issued to you at the time of admission. This application must be submitted prior to the end date on your current DS2019.
5. F-1 students may enroll for classes at another institution. If the course credits are required to count toward full-time enrollment, the course work at the other institution must be acceptable toward your UNC degree. A letter from your academic advisor stating which UNC course requirement will be fulfilled is required prior to enrollment at the other institution. Also, the majority of the coursework for the semester must be taken at UNC. If you would like to enroll in another school while attending UNC, you must complete a form at Center for International Education requesting the concurrent enrollment letter or a letter stating we have no objection.

The complete text of the law can be found at http://www.uscis.gov