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SEVIS IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS January 2013 For All Union University Students F-1 Students The following information and rules apply to those in F-1 status. Failure to follow these procedures and federal regulations may result in negative ramifications to your F-1 visa status. Please remember that the following immigration information is not exhaustive and is subject to change without notice. ?Immigration rules can vary depending on your particular case or situation. International students and scholars should contact the PDSO/International Student Advisor (731.661.5031, eharper@uu.edu) to arrange an appointment to discuss any questions or concerns related to your legal status in the United States. To remain up-to-date on changes in U.S. immigration law and/or changes in Union University International Student Office (ISO) policies and/or procedures, to be informed about workshops and training sessions offered by ISO, and much more, please check your Union University emails daily. TERMS FOR F-1 STUDENTS F-1 STUDENT STATUSAn F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a full course of study to achieve a specific educational or professional objective, at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). Once the educational or professional objectives have been attained, the F-1 student is expected by the U.S. government to return to his or her residence abroad. SEVIS The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is the web-accessible database for monitoring information about exchange visitors, international students and scholars subject to this program. VISA A visa to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant is a stamped entry on a page of the passport. It allows you to request the immigration officer at the port of entry to grant you admission to the