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DSO related questions


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Am I going to be arrested or deported?  
  2. Am I now considered “illegal” in the U.S.?  
  3. Can I apply for reinstatement of my F-1 status?  
  4. Can I get my ITIN from Belhaven University?  
  5. Can I keep studying in the U.S. if my visa is revoked?  
  6. Can I stay in the U.S. while my reinstatement is pending?  
  7. Can I still travel even after applying for OPT/STEM-OPT?  
  8. Can I still work on CPT or OPT if my SEVIS is terminated?  
  9. CAP-GAP/ H1B PETITIONS  
  10. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately?  
  11. Do I need a job to apply for OPT?  
  12. Do I still need to attend Residency after I receive my green card or US citizenship?  
  13. Does Belhaven University assist with a Change of Status process?  
  14. Does Belhaven University provide health insurance?  
  15. How can I get my Social Security number?  
  16. How do I apply for OPT?  
  17. How do I get a "Continuing Attendance" version of my I-20?  
  18. How do I know if I’m eligible for reinstatement?  
  19. How do I make updates or changes to my SEVP Portal?  
  20. How do I report initial OPT employment to my DSO?  
  21. How do I request for CPT?  
  22. How do I request for OPT I20?  
  23. How do I update my OPT employment information?  
  24. How long does reinstatement take?  
  25. How to add a dependent to my F-1 visa?  
  26. Is my digital I-20 a copy?  
  27. Is my DSO’s e-signature on my I-20 valid or do I need a signed hard copy?  
  28. Proof of Residency for Driver’s License?  
  29. Should I stop going to classes immediately?  
  30. What documents should I prepare for my attorney or DSO?  
  31. What if I already have a pending OPT or CPT application?  
  32. What is OPT-Eligibility ?  
  33. What should I do first after getting a visa revocation or SEVIS termination email?  
  34. What steps do I need to take if I wish to travel?  
  35. What visa status will I have while waiting for OPT approval? And while I am working on OPT?  
  36. What’s the process to apply for reinstatement?  
  37. When should I apply for my stem OPT?  
  38. Why are F-1 visas being revoked all of a sudden?  

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