Report Address Changes to the International Education Center (IEC) within 10 days. This includes address changes of any of your dependents as well. Since the IEC database is currently separate from the Registrar’s Student Information System, you must also report your change of address to the Registrar.
Maintain a full course load (12 units) at all times.
You are allowed to deviate from this full course of study only with PRIOR authorization of the international student advisor (ISA), and only under very limited circumstances. After obtaining approval from IEC, you must also get approval from your dean or department as appropriate. Students must attend in the fall, winter and spring quarters at UCR. Attendance during the summer quarter is optional.
Report any leaves or reasons for interrupting your program of study to the ISA in advance. For a variety of reasons, students leave prior to the scheduled date of degree completion. Some of these reasons include early graduation, leave of absence, suspension or transfer to another institution in the U.S. You must notify the ISA if you leave before the date indicated on your I-20/DS-2019.
Report any change of major and/or degree objective to the ISA as well as any change in financial sponsorship.
Do not engage in any unauthorized employment.
You may work no more than 20 hours per week on-campus while school is in session. These 20 hours include the work you do for your assistantship if you have one. You are not permitted to work off-campus without receiving PRIOR authorization from the U.S. Federal Government and/or your ISA. Employment possibilities are very limited. J-1 students must obtain permission from the IEC before beginning any on campus work.
Keep your passport and I-20/DS-2019 valid at all times. You may apply for a program extension at the IEC if your I-20/DS2019 will expire before you are able to complete your studies. You must apply for this before your current document expires. Your passport can be renewed in the United States at your country’s embassy or consulate.
File the appropriate federal and state income tax returns by April 15 of every calendar year, or as appropriate.
J-1 students must maintain certain health insurance requirements as specified by the Department of State.
Complete immigration transfer procedures in a timely manner.
Students who transfer from another University in the United States to UCR must complete an immigration transfer. They must meet with the UCR ISA within 15 days of beginning courses. Students who plan to transfer from UCR to another institution, must notify the ISA in advance so their file can be released to the school that they plan to attend.