I acknowledge and will follow U.S. immigration laws and regulations. I fully understand and agree to comply with the rules and procedures listed below:

• My passport must always be valid while I am in the U.S., with an expiration date at least six months into the future. It may only be extended or replaced by my embassy or in my home country.
• My visa may only be issued outside of the U.S. It may expire while I am in the U.S., but my passport and I-20 must be valid at all times. If my visa expires before I leave the U.S., I must renew it BEFORE returning. 
• I must register with my Designated School Official upon my arrival in the U.S.
• To maintain my visa status, I must make normal progress in school and complete my studies before the expiration date listed on my I-20.
• I must always carry my passport and I-20 when I travel outside of Chattanooga. I must maintain full-time student status.
• If my address changes, I must inform the Office of International Student and Scholar Services within 10 days.
• My I-20 must be issued by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
• If I wish to change majors, transfer to another school, or enroll in a new English as a Second Language level, I must request a new I-20.
• My I-20 must be signed by my DSO each year if I wish to travel outside of the U.S.
• The information on my passport and I-20 must be exactly the same. 
• I may NEVER work off-campus without authorization, and I may only work 20 hours per week on campus.
• If I am a degree-seeking student and wish to pursue post-completion OPT, I may apply 3 months before my graduation date. 
• After I complete my studies, I will have a 60-day grace period to leave the U.S.
• The duration of my stay may only be shortened or extended by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at UTC.