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I-20 Program Extension
Non-immigrant F-1 students are permitted to remain in the United State for the time necessary to complete their educational objective(s). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) imposes certain limits on the length of time you may be enrolled in a program of study. You have been admitted to the United States for "duration of status.” DHS grants duration of status to F-1 students by entering the notation "D/S" on both the "Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status" (Form I-20) and on the "Admission/Departure Record" (Form I-94). Duration of status (D/S) is defined as:
- The time during which you are pursuing a full course of study and making normal progress toward completing that course.
- The time you may be working in authorized "practical training" after you complete studies (if you qualify and are so authorized).
- 60 days to depart the country.
For more information on program extension or to apply for an extension, you must submit a completed Academic Advisor’s Recommendation Form for F-1 or J-1 Student I 20 Program Extension .
- A recommendation for an extension of your academic program.
- The new date when you are expected to complete your studies.
- The reasons for the delay in completion of your program requirements.