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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear International Students: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome back to campus physically or remotely for Fall 2020 semester! Hope you had great summer breaks. The Office of International Programs (OIP) is reaching out to assure you of our devotion to serving you. We care about your academic
success and immigration stability, so, use our services and do all in your power to maintain your F-1 status. Please be cognizant of these important regulations.
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<p class="MsoNormal">F-1 Status and Full-time Enrollment <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">F-1 students are required to register for full course load in fall and spring semesters. Undergraduate students: A minimum of 12 credits Graduate students (Non-GAs): A minimum of 9 credits GAs, TAs, etc.: A minimum of 6 credits
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<p class="MsoNormal">*If course enrollment is below full-time status i.e. part-time, SEVIS record will be terminated. Online Course Enrollment in COVID-19 pandemic Returning / Continuing international students who were registered at TAMUC in spring 2020
may register for all online courses in Fall 2020 semester, and may study in the U.S. or from their home countries. New transfer students i.e. those who transferred to TAMUC for fall but were registered in U.S. institutions in spring 2020, may register for
all online courses in Fall 2020 semester in the U.S. New Incoming students i.e. those who entered the U.S. to begin classes in Fall 2020, are not permitted to register for all online courses during Fall 2020 semester. *Your schedules must be combinations
of F2F and online courses. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Failure to Maintain F-1 Status and Reinstatement Application
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<p class="MsoNormal">If a student registers part-time, s/he will be out of status. SEVIS record is “TERMINATED” when student is out of status. To regain F-1 status, student must apply for “REINSTATEMENT” with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
or travel and re-enter the U.S. on a new SEVIS ID Number. Please ensure that you comply with enrollment regulations to avoid “SEVIS Record Termination.”
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<p class="MsoNormal">Quick Survey (Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2020) Please complete this very short survey to provide feedback on OIP programs and services from Fall 2019 to Summer 2020. Completing it will also allow us to know who is or not in the U.S.
for insurance purposes. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/BF3zSvtLdt1PP43CA . Thank you.
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<p class="MsoNormal">COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing Within OIP <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Due to COVID-19 pandemic, OIP will continue to maintain physical distance from students. If you must visit the office, please wear your mask. We are located in Ferguson 221. You may also email us at: Intl.Stud@tamuc.edu and we’ll be glad
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wishing you the very best in Fall 2020! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Titi Adewale <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director & PDSO On behalf of the Office of International Programs (OIP)<o:p></o:p></p>
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