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FAQs FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please read carefully the FAQs listed below:

Q: Can I travel to the U.S?

A: Please visit the for the latest information on travel bans, recommendations, and essential documents to carry.

Q: Will I still be able to get an F-1 visa?
A:听Please check the website of the鈥�鈥痭earest you for updates and visa appointments availability.

听IMPORTANT NOTE:听If you plan to attend 快活林性息, you must use your 快活林性息 I-20 to apply for your F1 visa and for admission into the U.S. Approval of the F1 visa stamp is the decision made by U.S. Department of State.

Q. I am a first time new international student and I won't be able to attend 快活林性息 for my admitted term. What are my options?
A:鈥�鈥�鈥疻e are sorry that you won't be able to join us at 快活林性息. Please contact the鈥�鈥痑nd request to have your application moved to the next semester available for your specific academic program. You can send an email to鈥�intladm@csun.edu鈥痜or assistance.

Q: How can I drop my courses if I am unable to attend 快活林性息?

A: Newly admitted undergraduate students must contact your鈥�听at The Hub for assistance with dropping courses. You may reach them via email at鈥�hub.intladvisor@csun.edu. Newly admitted graduate students, can drop courses using their 快活林性息 portal account. Helpful Link:

Q:鈥疘 am a new TRANSFER international student. Can I attend 快活林性息 courses remotely while in the U.S.?
A:听No. As you plan your first semester enrollment, make sure you are following the immigration regulations regarding online courses: F1 students are permitted to enroll in no more than the equivalent of one online class or three online credits per semester to count towards your full-time enrollment. Please register for classes accordingly.

Please Note: If you have only one class left to graduate, this class must be an in-class, traditional course to comply with legal guidelines governing your F-1 status.

Q: I have a foreign (F) hold on my account. How do I clear this hold?
A:听To remove the foreign (F) hold from your student account, you are required to purchase a health insurance policy from . Once you purchase your insurance policy online, the IESC will automatically receive proof of coverage directly from the health insurance provider and your foreign (F) hold will be removed.听For more information, please visit our鈥�听webpage.

If you have questions or concerns, please email鈥�insurance@csun.edu.听

Q: What type of courses are offered at 快活林性息?
A:听 Please check the听听for the course format offered every semester.听

Q: How do I register for classes?

A:听As a new undergraduate student, please make sure to contact your鈥�听at The Hub鈥痑nd follow their guidance on class registration. You can reach them at鈥�hub.intladvisor@csun.edu. Make sure to register full time (12 units) and make academic progress for the current semester.听As a new graduate student, please make sure to contact your Graduate Advisor within your听. Make sure to register full time (8 units) and make academic progress for the semester.

Q: I am a first time new international student. Can I enter the U.S. while enrolled fully online?
A:鈥�No. You will not be able to enter the U.S. if you are enrolled in 100% fully online course of study. Please enroll accordingly to all F-1 regulations.

Q: I do have more questions. What should I do?
A:鈥�鈥疻e understand that you may have additional questions about your F1 visa, I-20, traveling and more. You may schedule an appointment with an international student advisor, see our听. We are available, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. To contact us, please go . Click here to sign up for one of our .

FAQs FOR CONTINUING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please read carefully the FAQs listed below:

Q: Should I travel abroad?

A: Please refer to the below for the latest information on travel bans, recommendations, and essential documents to carry.

Q: Can I take fully online classes and stay in the U.S.?
A: No.听As you plan your enrollment and beyond, make sure you are following the immigration regulations regarding online enrollment: F1 students are permitted to enroll in no more than the equivalent of one online class or three online credits per semester to count towards your full-time enrollment. Please register for classes accordingly.

Q: What type of courses are offered at 快活林性息?
A:听Check the听听for the course format offered this semester.

Q: What type of classes should I enroll to maintain legal F-1 status in the U.S.?
A:听As you plan your enrollment and beyond, make sure you are following the immigration regulations regarding online enrollment: F1 students are permitted to enroll in no more than the equivalent of one online class or three online credits per semester to count towards your full-time enrollment. Please register for classes accordingly.听听Important Note: If you have only one class left to graduate, this class must be an in-class, traditional course to be in compliance with legal guidelines governing your F-1 status.

Q: My F-1 Visa stamp is expired. Can I renew my F-1 Student Visa in the U.S.?
A:听No. The student visa is only a permit to enter the United States and it can only be renewed at a U.S. consulate or embassy outside of the U.S. prior to re-entry. If you have an expired F1 or J1 student visa while in the U.S. and have no plans to leave the U.S., you do not need to worry about your expired visa. Once you are here, your I-20 form becomes the relevant document that keeps you in status. However, please review your I-20 form to make sure that it is not expired. Contact the IESC at least 60 days prior to the I-20 expiration date to inquire about an extension.

Q: How do I obtain a travel signature?
A:听To request a travel signature, please complete and submit the听听to and indicate reason "Travel" and a new I-20 will be reprinted and signed for travel. Please allow 7-10 business day for processing.

Q: Can I request a leave of absence from 快活林性息?
A:听Yes, you may request a leave of absence for one or two semesters. To request a leave of absence, please contact your听听at the IESC.

Q: Can I obtain an immigration status verification letter from the IESC for visa or re-entry purposes?
A:听Yes, you may obtain an immigration status verification letter from the IESC. To obtain this letter, please submit the to听iescrequest@csun.edu.听Please allow 7-10 business day for processing.

Q: What should I do if I have more questions?
A:听We understand that you may have additional questions about your F1 visa, I-20, traveling and more. You may schedule an appointment with an International Student Advisor, see our听. We are available, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Click here to to .听Click here to sign up for one of our.

For more information on the Post-Completion OPT or STEM Extension OPT application process, please visit the appropriate links below:

FAQs FOR OPT STUDENTS

Please read carefully the FAQs listed below:

Q: Should I travel abroad?

A:听Please refer to the听below for the latest information on travel bans, recommendations, and essential documents to carry.

Q. I need to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)/STEM OPT extension. Is it possible to apply while I am abroad?
A.听No. Students must be physically present in the United States to apply for POST-OPT/STEM OPT Extension. You must be present in the United States when submitting your POST-OPT or an OPT STEM Extension application. The application requires an I-94 number, which is only valid while you are in the United States. If you depart the United States, you will not have a valid I-94 and your application will likely be rejected. We will keep you informed of any new policies and guidance from DHS/USCIS as they become available.

Q: I am on POST-OPT or STEM OPT and my employer has asked me to work remote. Will this affect my F-1 status?
A:鈥疭tudents must still report their employment information. OPT students should follow the same reporting requirements, please see鈥�.

Q: My company/employer is going out of business and I am no longer working for them. What should I do?
A:鈥疭tudents must report their unemployment. To report any change of employment or unemployment please follow the steps in鈥�.

Q: Does the 90-day/150-day unemployment rule apply to POST-OPT/STEM OPT students?
A:鈥痀es, the 90-days/150-day of unemployment rule still stands. DHS is evaluating this issue but has not yet determined whether to implement a specific exemption for exceeding the regulatory limits for unemployment of 90 days for OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT.听

Q. I am currently on OPT but have not found a job yet. I am nearing the end of my 90 days on unemployment, but I am unable to leave the United States. What should I do?
A.听In the event you are unable to find paid or unpaid employment and you are nearing the 90th鈥痙ay of unemployment, you have the following options:

• Consider departing the United States. If you are having difficulties leaving due to flight cancelation, travel restrictions etc. Please contact an international advisor for further advise. You may be asked to provide proof of departure difficulties.
• Transfer your SEVIS record to another SEVP school to begin new program. Please note that any OPT time remaining will end.
• Change your visa status to another visa category. You will need to contact an immigration attorney for this option.

***On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a听听and accompanying听听that announced restrictions on nationals from certain countries from entering the United States. This 鈥渢ravel ban鈥� begins on Monday, June 9, 2025 at听12:01 a.m. Eastern Time.***

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FAQs FOR TRAVEL BAN

Q: Which countries are included in the travel ban that begins on June 9, 2025?

A: There are two sets of countries included in this proclamation, including a 鈥榝ull鈥� suspension for twelve countries and a 鈥榩artial鈥� suspension for seven other countries.

The 鈥榝ull鈥� travel ban suspends the entry of immigrants and non-immigrants from the following countries: 听Afghanistan, Burma/Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.听

The 鈥榩artial鈥� ban suspends the entry of immigrants and non-immigrants under the B-1/B-2, F-1/F-2, J-1/J-2 and M-1/M-2 visa categories from the following countries:听Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Q: Does the ban impact the status of students that are already in the U.S.?

A: No. The ban only affects the ability of certain nationals from the listed countries to enter the U.S. It does not impact the ability of those already lawfully inside the U.S. to remain and continue their studies as long as they continue to comply with the regulations of their visas.

Q: Does the proclamation revoke the visas of those from one of the affected countries?

A: No. The proclamation explicitly states that it does NOT revoke the validity of any existing visas.听While visas may be revoked on other grounds, and at the discretion of the Secretary of State, this proclamation does not constitute a general revocation of visas from the designated countries.

Q: What are travel recommendations for any student that is part of the听travel ban?

A: International travel for those听students from the 19 designated countries who are听already in the U.S. is not recommended,听especially听if you do not currently have a valid visa for re-entry. Even if you already have a valid visa, we strongly advise against travel while the is active and until the听travel restrictions are modified by the government.

IMPORTANT NOTE! The IESC highly recommends that you keep travel restrictions in mind, which can change rapidly and with little to no notice.

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FAQS FOR TRAVELING

Q: What to carry when traveling within the U.S?

A: Please make sure you carry the documents listed below:

• Valid Passport
• Valid F1 visa or J1 visa
• Copy of your electronic I-94 form (download)
• I-20 or DS-2019 with valid travel signature
• Important note: If you are crossing state borders or traveling to San Diego, CA, take the original documents with you.

Q: What to carry when traveling abroad?

A: Please make sure to carry your鈥痸alid鈥痶ravel documentation.

• Valid passport
• Valid F1 visa or J1 visa
• 听I-20 or DS-2019 with valid travel signature鈥�*See below on鈥�"Need to request your travel signature."
• Students on OPT will also need to carry their EAD card and a letter from their current employer.
• If you need to renew or apply for your F1 or J1 visa, please refer to your local鈥�听 any updates about visa issuance (if applicable) and additional travel information.
• Make sure to budget for any delays in your return. If applicable, we recommend that you look into purchasing travel insurance to cover for any applicable travel cost.
• If you are traveling to a country other than your home country, check to see if you need a visa to enter that country.听
• Please contact your IESC鈥�鈥痠mmediately to help you coordinate any immigration issues.

How to obtain a travel signature on your Form I-20?听

A: Please note: If you already have a travel signature on page 2 of your I-20, please make sure it is valid. For continuing students, the travel signature is valid for one year from the issue date of the travel signature. For students on OPT, the travel signature if valid for 6 months only.鈥�

• To request a travel signature, please complete and submit the鈥�鈥痜orm to鈥�iescrequest@csun.edu鈥痑nd indicate reason "Travel" and a new I-20 will be reprinted and signed for travel.鈥疨rocessing times are 7-10 business days; however, processing times may vary during peak times.鈥疉n electronic I-20 will be sent to you, once your records are reviewed and you are in correct F-1 status. SEVP has allowed for issuance of electronic I-20s.听For additional information and resources, please visit the鈥�, the鈥�, and the鈥�鈥痺别产蝉颈迟别.

What if I need to renew my F-1 visa stamp?

A: Students who plan to travel outside the U.S. and need to renew their F-1 visa must do the following:

• Check with the in their home country for appointments, required documents and processing times for visa renewal if applicable. Information on visa applications and U.S. embassies is also available.
• Request a听
• If you would like to request a听, please submit a request to iescrequest@csun.edu
• If you need an enrollment verification letter, please visit听听to request one.

Below you will find valuable information that will connect you to various resources on and off campus:

• Please refer to the鈥� , , and for the latest updates.
• Please visit for the latest information on international travel and U.S. visas.
• 鈥疐or health and safety, please refer to , and the 听for updates regarding travel and warnings.
• 罢丑别鈥�听is committed to supporting student mental health, well-being, and academic success.听 If you would like to schedule a new or returning appointment,听please call (818) 677-2366, option 1, to schedule an appointment. UCS services are free, confidential, and accessible to students.
• To review scholarship opportunities, please click on 鈥�
• Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$):鈥疉n initiative by the CSU Chancellor鈥檚 office to promote the use of low- or no-cost course materials to reduce the financial burden on students. Please click for more information.
• 快活林性息 Food Pantry: Supplement your weekly grocery needs with support from the 快活林性息 Food Pantry and pick-up non-perishable foods (canned goods, dry packaged foods) and high-demand personal hygiene items. 听Please visit 快活林性息 Food Pantry website for information on hours and location, including Pop-Up dates.
• Oviatt Library Resources and Services鈥痑re available to all students. Please visit their webpage for a听.
• :鈥疨rovides technology to students who are without a device such as a computer or internet hotspot so that you may continue your education uninterrupted.听
• Please visit the鈥�鈥� to access a variety of learning programs including workshops, one on one and group tutoring, and supplemental instruction classes.
• Join the IESC for Coffee Hour on Fridays!鈥� Invite you to join us on Fridays from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the IESC Office - USU Building C during the semester. This is a great way to meet and make new friends and learn about different cultures from around the world.
• On-Campus Employment: International students are eligible to work on-campus on a part-time basis, which is 20 hours or less per week while school is in session. During vacation periods (summer and winter terms), if you are eligible and intend to register for the next semester, you may work on-campus for 21 or more hours, which is defined as full-time employment.
• Off-campus Employment due to severe economic hardship: An eligible F-1 student may request off-campus employment based upon severe economic hardship caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond his or her control. To apply, please review the eligibility and application procedure under ).
• Special Student Relief (SSR) designated by Department of Homeland Security: is the suspension of certain regulatory requirements by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an F鈥�1听student from parts of the world that are experiencing emergent circumstances. Regulatory requirements that may be suspended or altered for an F-1 student include: duration of status, full course of study and off-campus employment eligibility. Currently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not issued a SSR for Bangladesh students. If issued, we will make sure to reach out to all students from Bangladesh who are eligible to apply via email. In addition, you can monitor SSR notices issued by DHS by going to the听听on听.
• 鈥痠s a comprehensive online well-being platform intended to enhance student mental health, physical wellness, happiness, and academic success, and to connect students to information, campus resources, peers, and opportunities.听
• 听听provides support for a wide-range of programs and services to make 快活林性息 a safer place to work, learn, and live.听听In an EMERGENCY, please dial 听911 or TEXT to 911: Text Your Emergency & Location to 快活林性息 PD.
• Student Outreach and Recruitment:鈥疌heck out their webpage for鈥�Campus Tours,鈥�,鈥痑nd听Meet their counselors. In addition, Prospective students can find information on鈥�.
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听June 9, 2025

Presidential Proclamation Announced on June 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a听听and accompanying听听that announced restrictions on nationals from certain countries from entering the United States. This 鈥渢ravel ban鈥� begins on Monday, June 9, 2025 at听12:01 a.m. Eastern Time.

"BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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A PROCLAMATION

During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, which successfully prevented national security threats from reaching our borders and which the Supreme Court upheld.听 In Executive Order 14161 of January 20, 2025 (Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats), I stated that it is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.听

I also stated that the United States must be vigilant during the visa-issuance process to ensure that those aliens approved for admission into the United States do not intend to harm Americans or our national interests.听 More importantly, the United States must identify such aliens before their admission or entry into the United States. 听The United States must ensure that admitted aliens and aliens otherwise already present in the United States do not bear hostile attitudes toward its citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles, and do not advocate for, aid, or support designated foreign terrorists or other threats to our national security..."

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