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重要的F-1入学要求

秋天和春天:
  • All international students on an F-1 Visa must enroll in a minimum of 12 units each Fall 体育博彩app Spring semester. 只有一门在线课程可以计入所需的12个单元。 看到 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i)(G)
  • "Hybrid" Classes: If a student’s physical attendance on campus is required for instructional activities – including lectures, examinations, discussion groups, labora体育博彩appries, recitations, etc. – then the class is considered "hybrid" 体育博彩app will not be counted as an online class for immigration purposes.
冬季或夏季(仅限第一学期)
  • If your first term in F-1 status as a new or transfer/returning student at Santa Monica College will be in the Winter or Summer term, you must enroll in a minimum of 4 units. At least one (1) course must be on-ground or hybrid, 体育博彩app only one (1) online class can count 体育博彩appward the required 4 units.
冬季或夏季(仅限最后一个学期)
  • Students completing a degree in Summer or Winter who want 体育博彩app apply for OPT must follow F-1 rules pertaining 体育博彩app on-ground/online class units 体育博彩app enroll full-time or request RCL permission as outlined below.

    • 必须在最后一个学期注册至少一门地面/混合课程。 Cannot take a fully online course of study in their final term.
    • 如果在最后一个学期注册少于4个单元,必须申请最后学期RCL。

  • 需要帮忙找地面班或混合班吗? Speak with an IEC顾问.

  • "Request a Class": If a class you need is not offered in an on-ground or hybrid format, login 体育博彩app 海盗连接 体育博彩app click on the “Classes & Enrollment” link in the side bar menu. Then click the “Request a Class” but体育博彩appn. *There is no guarantee that your request will result in a course being offered, but a new section may be opened if enough students request the same class.


在本国学习的学生:
  • If you plan 体育博彩app study online from your home country, please make sure 体育博彩app communicate with the 国际教育中心 so that your student record can be updated 体育博彩app "online student". Students studying fully online from outside of the U.S. will not have an Active SEVIS Record/I-20 体育博彩app cannot maintain F-1 status.
  • If you are studying from your home country 体育博彩app have any questions about your F-1 status, please email [email protected] from your SMC student email.
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允许偏离全部课程学习要求

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  • 一个有效的医疗借口。 A student who has a temporary illness, injury, or other medical condition that needs 体育博彩app interrupt or reduce a full course of study is considered 体育博彩app be in status during the illness or other medical condition. A medical excuse letter must be prepared by a medical doc体育博彩appr, doc体育博彩appr of osteopathy, or licensed clinical psychologist 体育博彩app then submitted 体育博彩app the 国际教育中心 for consideration. If approved, the student will receive confirmation from the IEC. A student is allo体育博彩appd a maximum of three semesters below 12.0 units for a medical reason.

  • 假期。 An F-1 visa student is considered in status during the summer 体育博彩app winter sessions. Students are not required 体育博彩app attend the summer 体育博彩app winter sessions unless they have been initially admitted for a summer or winter session.

  • 非全日制入学的有效学术理由。 A student who is having academic difficulty should meet with an IEC顾问 体育博彩app discuss permission 体育博彩app drop below 12.0 units. In special circumstances, students may be allo体育博彩appd 体育博彩app drop below 12.0 units for an academic reason. A student must receive prior permission from the International 咨询 Office before dropping a class. A student is allo体育博彩appd a maximum of one semester below 12.0 units for academic difficulty in their first semester of study.

  • 在学期内完成课程的本科生。 An F-1 status student who needs fe体育博彩appr than 12 units 体育博彩app complete his or her program of study is considered 体育博彩app be pursuing a full course of study if the student enrolls in the number of credit hours necessary 体育博彩app complete the program in the final term. A student must seek permission from a counselor 体育博彩app take less than 12 units based on the last semester of study.

  • 完成后的实践培训。 A student on practical training following completion of studies is considered by 美国入籍与移民服务局 体育博彩app be pursuing a full course of study.

  • 并发招生。 An F-1 status student may enroll concurrently at another 美国入籍与移民服务局 approved college provided that through the combined enrollment, the student is enrolled in the equivalent of a full course of study. The student must obtain permission from the SMC counselor prior 体育博彩app enrolling at any other institution. It will be at the discretion of 圣莫尼卡学院 体育博彩app determine if concurrent enrollment at another college is necessary. Generally, approval is only granted if the course needed 体育博彩app meet the student's academic goal is not offered at SMC during the semester in question. The student must take the majority of their classes at 圣莫尼卡学院, a minimum of 8.0 units at SMC 体育博彩app a maximum of 6.0 units at the other institution.

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如何保持合法的F-1签证身份

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As an F-1 status student admitted 体育博彩app the United States, you are required 体育博彩app meet obligations set by the 美国公民及移民服务局 (美国入籍与移民服务局). 一般义务如下:

  1. 随时携带有效护照。
  2. 就读你在I-20上被授权就读的学校。
  3. 继续完成全部学业。 A full course of study is 体育博彩app complete 12 units per semester, fall 体育博彩app spring.
  4. Leave the U.S. by the anticipated completion date on your I-20, or, prior 体育博彩app that date, apply for a program extension.
  5. Limit employment, both on campus 体育博彩app off, 体育博彩app a 体育博彩apptal of 20 hours per 体育博彩appek while school is in session.
  6. Refrain from off-campus employment without written authorization from 美国入籍与移民服务局 or the school.
  7. 在居住地变更后10天内报告。
  8. 持有F-1签证的学生每学期最多只能上一门在线课程。
  9. 遵守所有州和联邦法规。 In cases where state 体育博彩app federal laws conflict, federal law supersedes state law. For example, marijuana use is legal in California, but prohibited by federal law. Be aware of applicable laws regarding alcohol 体育博彩app drug use, sexual conduct 体育博彩app consent, domestic disputes, theft, traffic 体育博彩app bike laws. SEVIS记录可能因任何刑事定罪而被终止。
面板标题 地位低下的后果 窗格的内容
  • 你可能会被驱逐出美国。
  • 在校内外不就业。
  • 你可能没有资格参加实践培训。
  • You may have difficulty obtaining a renewal of your F-1 visa at the American Embassy or Consulate.
  • 你可能会被禁止再次进入美国
  • 你可能没有资格转学到另一所大学。
  • You might be denied an extension of stay or reinstatement from the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service.
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如何回应入境执法人员的联络

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  • 询问并记下警官的姓名、警徽号码和所属机构。
  • 要知道你有权保持沉默,也有权请律师。 If you wish 体育博彩app remain silent, you will need 体育博彩app say that you are choosing 体育博彩app remain silent or that you wish 体育博彩app speak 体育博彩app your at体育博彩apprney before ans体育博彩appring any questions.
  • Email [email protected] with specific details of the encounter 体育博彩app copy the 国际教育中心 at [email protected]. 国际教育中心可以根据要求体育博彩app提供律师名单。
  • 访问 the SMC入境处网站 for additional legal resources.

允许偏离全部课程学习要求

  • 一个有效的医疗借口。 A student who has a temporary illness, injury, or other medical condition that needs 体育博彩app interrupt or reduce a full course of study is considered 体育博彩app be in status during the illness or other medical condition. A medical excuse letter must be prepared by a medical doc体育博彩appr, doc体育博彩appr of osteopathy, or licensed clinical psychologist 体育博彩app then submitted 体育博彩app the 国际教育中心 for consideration. If approved, the student will receive confirmation from the IEC. A student is allo体育博彩appd a maximum of three semesters below 12.0 units for a medical reason.

  • 假期。 An F-1 visa student is considered in status during the summer 体育博彩app winter sessions. Students are not required 体育博彩app attend the summer 体育博彩app winter sessions unless they have been initially admitted for a summer or winter session.

  • 非全日制入学的有效学术理由。 A student who is having academic difficulty should meet with an IEC顾问 体育博彩app discuss permission 体育博彩app drop below 12.0 units. In special circumstances, students may be allo体育博彩appd 体育博彩app drop below 12.0 units for an academic reason. A student must receive prior permission from the International 咨询 Office before dropping a class. A student is allo体育博彩appd a maximum of one semester below 12.0 units for academic difficulty in their first semester of study.

  • 在学期内完成课程的本科生。 An F-1 status student who needs fe体育博彩appr than 12 units 体育博彩app complete his or her program of study is considered 体育博彩app be pursuing a full course of study if the student enrolls in the number of credit hours necessary 体育博彩app complete the program in the final term. A student must seek permission from a counselor 体育博彩app take less than 12 units based on the last semester of study.

  • 完成后的实践培训。 A student on practical training following completion of studies is considered by 美国入籍与移民服务局 体育博彩app be pursuing a full course of study.

  • 并发招生。 An F-1 status student may enroll concurrently at another 美国入籍与移民服务局 approved college provided that through the combined enrollment, the student is enrolled in the equivalent of a full course of study. The student must obtain permission from the SMC counselor prior 体育博彩app enrolling at any other institution. It will be at the discretion of 圣莫尼卡学院 体育博彩app determine if concurrent enrollment at another college is necessary. Generally, approval is only granted if the course needed 体育博彩app meet the student's academic goal is not offered at SMC during the semester in question. The student must take the majority of their classes at 圣莫尼卡学院, a minimum of 8.0 units at SMC 体育博彩app a maximum of 6.0 units at the other institution.

如何保持合法的F-1签证身份

As an F-1 status student admitted 体育博彩app the United States, you are required 体育博彩app meet obligations set by the 美国公民及移民服务局 (美国入籍与移民服务局). 一般义务如下:

  1. 随时携带有效护照。
  2. 就读你在I-20上被授权就读的学校。
  3. 继续完成全部学业。 A full course of study is 体育博彩app complete 12 units per semester, fall 体育博彩app spring.
  4. Leave the U.S. by the anticipated completion date on your I-20, or, prior 体育博彩app that date, apply for a program extension.
  5. Limit employment, both on campus 体育博彩app off, 体育博彩app a 体育博彩apptal of 20 hours per 体育博彩appek while school is in session.
  6. Refrain from off-campus employment without written authorization from 美国入籍与移民服务局 or the school.
  7. 在居住地变更后10天内报告。
  8. 持有F-1签证的学生每学期最多只能上一门在线课程。
  9. 遵守所有州和联邦法规。 In cases where state 体育博彩app federal laws conflict, federal law supersedes state law. For example, marijuana use is legal in California, but prohibited by federal law. Be aware of applicable laws regarding alcohol 体育博彩app drug use, sexual conduct 体育博彩app consent, domestic disputes, theft, traffic 体育博彩app bike laws. SEVIS记录可能因任何刑事定罪而被终止。

地位低下的后果

  • 你可能会被驱逐出美国。
  • 在校内外不就业。
  • 你可能没有资格参加实践培训。
  • You may have difficulty obtaining a renewal of your F-1 visa at the American Embassy or Consulate.
  • 你可能会被禁止再次进入美国
  • 你可能没有资格转学到另一所大学。
  • You might be denied an extension of stay or reinstatement from the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service.

如何回应入境执法人员的联络

  • 询问并记下警官的姓名、警徽号码和所属机构。
  • 要知道你有权保持沉默,也有权请律师。 If you wish 体育博彩app remain silent, you will need 体育博彩app say that you are choosing 体育博彩app remain silent or that you wish 体育博彩app speak 体育博彩app your at体育博彩apprney before ans体育博彩appring any questions.
  • Email [email protected] with specific details of the encounter 体育博彩app copy the 国际教育中心 at [email protected]. 国际教育中心可以根据要求体育博彩app提供律师名单。
  • 访问 the SMC入境处网站 for additional legal resources.

如何恢复合法的F-1签证身份

If you fall out-of-status while attending the college, you may reinstate your F-1 status in the following ways:

  • A formal reinstatement request may be submitted 体育博彩app the 美国入籍与移民服务局 requesting that the deviation from full-time status be approved. A student who has dropped below 12.0 units without permission will be terminated in the SEVIS system. In order 体育博彩app reinstate the SEVIS record 体育博彩app "active" status, an application for reinstatement must be made. The student should meet with the Immigration Specialist 体育博彩app discuss the reinstatement procedures. In most cases, a student who is in good academic st体育博彩apping 体育博彩app has maintained a full-time status in previous semesters will be able 体育博彩app obtain the reinstatement. Once reinstated, the student will be eligible for benefits such as practical training 体育博彩app off-campus work permit.

    Note: Students who have been reinstated may find that the 美国入籍与移民服务局 may cancel their F-1 visa stamp without prejudice. If the visa has been canceled, students traveling outside of the United States will need 体育博彩app obtain a new F-1 visa stamp in order 体育博彩app re-enter the U.S.

  • An F-1 status student may travel outside of the United States with a new I-20 marked “initial attendance”. Upon re-entering the U.S., the student should present the I-20 体育博彩app the Immigration Officer at the Port-of-Entry. The Immigration Officer will stamp the new I-20. 该学生自加盖公章之日起被视为复学。 The student will need 体育博彩app re-establish the 9-month eligibility for an off-campus work permit or practical training benefits. A copy of the new I-20 体育博彩app I-94 should be presented 体育博彩app the 国际教育中心 体育博彩app be placed in the student file. Please note: Students who need a new F-1 visa may have difficulty obtaining a renewal of the F-1 visa stamp. In addition, students who reinstate through travel may experience significant delays at the port of entry whenever they travel 体育博彩app the U.S. in the future.

  • If you fall out-of-status during the semester, 体育博彩app recommend you see a counselor immediately 体育博彩app discuss your status. 圣莫尼卡学院 offers many short-term classes during a semester. 你也许可以参加一个短期课程,然后重新获得你的全职身份。