Current F-1 Students
An F-1 student is a non-immigrant enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and in pursuit of a full course of study at a U.S. institution approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once F-1 students attain their objectives, the U.S. government expects them to return their residences abroad.
The following links provide information useful to F-1 students, as does the Office of International Students and Scholars at WSU Pullman.
Concurrent EnrollmentProcess and regulations for enrolling in another DHS-approved school, as well as WSU Spokane. |
Curricular Practical TrainingRequirements for engaging in employment and paid internships important to major fields of study. |
Departing WSU SpokaneHow to leave WSU Spokane upon completion, withdrawal, or transfer to another school. |
EmploymentDHS restrictive employment regulations and other information necessary to working in the U.S. |
Extending F-1 StatusConditions and procedures for extending F-1 status if you do not complete your program. |
Immigration DocumentsInformation about passports, F-1 visa stamps, I-20 forms, and I-94 departure records. |
Maintaining F-1 StatusDHS regulations for maintaining legal F-1 status. |
Optional Practical TrainingRequirements for engaging in employment before or after degree completion. |
Reduced Course LoadProcess and regulations for enrolling in less than a full-time program of study. |
Tax RegulationsInformation about social security tax and cards, immigration status and tax withholding, and income tax. |
Transferring OutProcedures and regulations for transferring out of WSU Spokane. |
TravelInformation about documents, F-2 travel, temporary absences, North American travel, SEVIS fees, US-VISIT, special registration, and more. |
Contact information
Liz West
Academic Center 130
Telephone: 509.358.7534
E-mail: liz.west@wsu.edu