Maintaining F-1/J-1 Status
Please read the following instructions very carefully and remember to follow them throughout your stay as an F-1/J-1 student at Princeton University:
• Report to the Office of Visa Services no later than 15 days after your I-20/DS-2019 start date.
• Attend the school you are authorized to attend.
• Pursue a full course of study every semester.
• Keep a current, living U.S. address updated at all times.
• Have a passport that is kept valid at all times, unless exempt from the passport requirement (students from Canada).
• Have a valid form I-20 ID or a valid form DS-2019 (apply for extensions of program before the expiration date on the current I-20 or DS-2019).
• Follow transfer out procedures to attend another school and transfer in procedure when transferring to Princeton from another school.
• Follow University procedures and inform the Office of Visa Services if changing from one educational level to another (Master's to Ph.D. or Ph.D. to Master's).
• Limit employment both on campus and off, to a total of 20 hours per week (includes assistant in instruction and research appointments) while school is in session (September - June).
• NEVER work off-campus before obtaining a proper work authorization.
• Carry appropriate health insurance coverage:
◦ All enrolled F-1 and J-1 are automatically covered under the Princeton University Student Health Plan
◦ J-1 students must maintain required coverage for all J-2 dependents.

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