As an F-1 student:
- Check your Bellevue College email daily
- Follow and be aware of all dates and deadlines applicable to your studies
- It is your responsibility to save copies of all your immigration documents
In addition you are required to carry paper copies of your immigration documents with you at all times, even when you are not traveling. Digital photos or scanned copies on your phone are not sufficient. Keep paper copies of the following documents with you:
- Form I-20 – must be printed and signed
- Passport and F-1 visa page [alternative for change of status students is the Form I-797 Approval Notice]
- Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Carrying these documents can help prevent delays or complications if you are asked to verify your immigration status by a government official.
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- Request Forms: Vacation Quarter Request, Enrollment Verification, Transfer Out to Another US Institution, Department of Licensing, Departure Request, Graduation Reduced Course Load, & Wire Transfer
- Working in the United States on an F-1 visa:
- Graduation
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- Basic Regulations as an F-1 Student
- Academic Progress & Impact on F-1 Status
- Filing U.S. Taxes on an F or J Visa
- Medical Insurance
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Last Updated October 8, 2026