The "completion date" is entered on item 5 of the I based on a student's particular major and degree level. This is an estimate of time the University feels it may take to fulfill all degree requirements. However, if a student is not able to finish the program on that date, an extension must be requested from Berkeley International Office at least one month before the completion date expires.
According to U. The actual completion date may not necessarily be the day of the graduation ceremony or the date on the I In fact, many students actually finish degree requirements before the completion date on the I The completion date is considered to be the last day of final exams of the semester degree requirements are fulfilled. The completion date is the day on which all degree requirements are fulfilled, such as filing the thesis or dissertation in the Graduate Division.
If there is no research component to the degree program such as in the MBA program or other professional schools , the completion date would be the last day of final exams of the semester degree requirements are fulfilled. When students complete a study program, they are allowed a day grace period to either 1 depart the United States, 2 request a school transfer , or 3 change visa status. Note: Students who are interested in working in the United States following their program completion must apply for Optional Practical Training work authorization before the expiration of the day grace period.
Please note that if you are outside the United States, you must obtain the replacement I before entering the U. Allow sufficient time for processing and mail delivery. You may obtain several different versions of your Is while you are in the United States if there are changes to your program or other information. Keep all copies for future reference.
Always use the most recently issued I for travel, work, or other purposes. If you will be accompanied by your spouse and children, they will each need their own I to obtain the F-2 dependent visas and to remain in the United States during your program and for travel purposes.
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Aerospace Engineering. Bachelors Computer Science. Search sitewide:. Changes in any of the following categories should be reported to a DSO and a new I should be requested within 10 days of the change: Name Country of Citizenship Major Financial Resources The I is a legal document and will be requested for identification purposes when entering the U.
How is an I Created? Program Start Date Students can enter the U. Program End Date The I reflects an expected completion date in item 5.
The completion date is defined as the day final degree requirements are completed and does not include the 12 months of Optional Practical Training a student may apply for based on completion of a program of study. If a student completes the program of study prior to the completion date, the I will automatically expire on the date the student completes. A student has an automatic grace period of 60 days upon the completion of studies.
Degree-seeking students unable to complete their program of study by the completion date must apply for a Program Extension before the expiration date.
Students unable to complete their program of study by the completion date and who fail to extend their I before it expires will Violate Legal Status and Overstay their visa. Grace Period A student has an automatic grace period of 60 days upon the completion of studies, in order to: Depart the United States Gain admission to a new program of study Apply for a change of visa status Day Grace Period: DHS regulations automatically provide a day grace period for F-1 students who complete a program of study.
Visa Overstay Visa Overstay occurs in the following situations: A student has not yet completed a program of study and has allowed the I to expire. A student has allowed the day grace period to expire without having received a new I to begin a new program of study or having submitted an application to DHS for a change of visa status. Unlawful presence will have an effect on future eligibility for entry into the United States: Individuals who have been unlawfully present in the U.
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