International Programs

Immigration Regulations

Below is a list of important immigration regulations regarding F-1 and J-1 students. The information provided is not a complete list of immigration regulations. At all time students are responsible for their own immigration status and must inform the office of International Programs of any updates or concerns regarding their status. Students must check their Tennessee Tech email accounts for important updates regarding immigration information or updates to the below information.

For more information on the below subjects, please contact Andrew Bleignier at ableignier@tntech.edu

Maintaining Status

Immigration Documents and US Address
Extension Procedures for I-20 or DS-2019
Full Course of Study Requirements
Change of Status Regulations and Checklist
Correction of Status and Reinstatement

Employment

Employment and Social Security Cards
Economic Hardship Information and Checklist
Curricular Practical Training Information and Checklist

Academic Training

Information and Checklist
Recommendation Form

Optional Practical Training

Pre-Completion OPT
Post-Completion OPT Information
Checklist
Test
Recommendation form
Form I-765 Instructions
Form I-765 Example
Photo Requirements
STEM OPT Information and Checklist
Cap-Gap Extension Information

Other

Vacation and Travel Information
End of Study
Transfer
Authorized Early Withdrawal

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