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FGCU Immigration Regulations

FGCU students must maintain legal status while being enrolled in classes or they may not be qualified to continue their education at the university. Here a list of immigration regulations that FGCU requires for international students.​

Find out more from the FGCU International Services website.

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F-1 Immigration Requirements

Required Documents

1.Passport

2.Visa

3.Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)

4.Form I-20​​

 

University Responsibilities

 

The university is responsible must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with any information needed including:

1. Confirming students meet academic requirements

2. Ensuring legitimacy of documents

3. Processing documents

4. Keep track of international students records

5. Sign I-20’s

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The Student’s Job

1. Be prepared and have all the required documentation. Call the International Services office in advance.

2. Have a current passport

3. The FGCU student must take classes based on degree requirements. Must be a full-time student.

4. The FGCU student must maintain a valid I-20.

5. FGCU students are not allowed to work more than 20 hours a week and the student must get a job authorized by a designated school official.

6. Don’t make any changes to your FGCU academic course load without speaking with a designated school official.

7. The FGCU student must have a current visa.