F-1 Students

F-1 student status is the most common status used by international students at Humboldt State University. In general, F-1 students must engage in a full-time course of study at HSU. The Center for International Programs (CIP) will issue Form I-20 to eligible students who indicate that they would like to pursue F-1 status. Form I-20 supports applications for F-1 visas and F-1 status. Most students apply for an F-1 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate abroad. In general, only after receiving an F-1 visa stamp may these students apply to enter the U.S. in F-1 status.

Spouses and children of F-1 students are eligible for F-2 status, and may be issued Forms I-20 to support their applications for F-2 visas and F-2 status.

F-1 Status Details

• Requirements
• SEVIS
• Visa Stamp
• Form I-20
• Form I-94
• Passport
• Entering the U.S.
• Changing to F-1 Status
• Pre-arrival
• Enrollment
• Employment/Training 
• Maintaining F-1 Status 

• OPT
• CPT
• Social Security
• Program Extension
• Grace Period
• Travel Abroad
• Travel to Canada or Mexico
• Transfers
• F-2 Status
• Evidence of Funding
• Visitors Who Require B-2 Visa
• Health Insurance

Documents

• 12-13 Certificate of Finances
• Address Change Form
• Change of Status Instructions to F-1
• Change of Status Instructions to F-2
• Departure Survey
• Extension of Time to Complete Program
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information Packet
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Information Packet

• F-1 Model Employer Letter
• I-20-DS2019 Request form
• Reduced Course-Load (RCL) Authorization
• STEM OPT Extension
• Transfer from HSU Information
• Travel Request Form
• Leave of Absence or Withdrawal Request
• How to apply for a Social Security Number
• Alternate Health Insurance Petition