A change from Bachelor's or Second Bachelor's to Master's or from Master's to Ph.D. is a program change, and a new I-20AB must be issued. Full Time Enrollment - Undergraduates must complete 12 hours each long semester. Graduates must complete 9 hours each long semester. Summer session enrollment is optional, except for students entering on an I-20 which states the beginning term date falls between the months of March and July. During summer and school breaks, you may work on campus fulltime.
Special permission is required to work off campus.
An F-2 spouse may not work. Other visa types have specific employment restrictions. Check with the IAAC for details. Loss of Status - Failure to comply with the above requirements results in loss of your status, as well as your dependents' status. The IAAC staff is here to assist students in maintaining their legal status, and restoring it if there is a problem.