Avoiding violations to your SEVIS record
Maintaining your F-1 status is more important than ever. It can be very difficult to fix an immigration status violation.
A violation of your immigration status will result in the termination of your SEVIS record (I-20). If that happens, according to the U.S. government, you would not be in legal status ("out of status") beyond any grace period you may be eligible for.
In most cases, the termination of your SEVIS record means that you must make plans to immediately depart from the United States. In other words, there may not be a grace period after a termination.
If we have to terminate your SEVIS record, you have two options: travel outside the United States with a new I-20 or submit a reinstatement application to regain your status. Our expert staff can help you determine what the best option is for you.
If you have an F-2 spouse or children, they would also have their SEVIS records terminated at the same time.
