Additional Information
Passport Validity
For a list of countries with agreements with the United States to extend passport validity for an additional six months, please visit the following website:
Options after Graduation or Completion of OPT
Students who have maintained F-1 student status and completed their program (either course of study or OPT) have the following options:
- Depart the U.S. within 60 days of completing the course of study or OPT.
- Continue in F-1 status by pursuing further F-1 studies either at the same institution or another school.
- Apply for standard post-completion optional practical training no later than 60 days after completing the course of study.
- Apply to change status to another nonimmigrant classification no later than 60 days after completing the course of study.
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Lost I-94
Replacement of a lost or stolen Form I-94 falls under the responsibility of Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To file for a replacement I-94, see at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Website and see at the DHS, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Website. Please keep in mind that as of May 1, 2013 U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin a new system for issuing I-94. Please see the following link for additional information:
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