International Student Services

 The International Student Services Office assists about 150 International Students at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. These students make up about 10% of our student body, with the majority studying in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health.

Maintaining F-1 Status :

In order to be eligible for F-1 status benefits such as Optional Practical Training (OPT), on-campus employment, program transfer, change of status such to H-1, etc; you must maintain your immigration status. In order to maintain your status, you must:

1. Maintain a full-course of study: as defined by your program.

2. Refrain from unauthorized employment and do not work more than 20 hours per week in your on-campus employment positions.

3. Have your I-20 Signed by the International Student Services Office every time you travel outside the US.

4. Attend the school you are authorized to attend on your I-20. You must follow both USCIS and university transfer procedures to attend a new school.

5. Leave the United States or complete your program by the anticipated completion date on your I-20. If you cannot finish your program requirements by your I-20 completion date, follow extension procedures with the International Student Services Office.

6. Receive a new I-20 when transferring from one level to another or from one degree to another at the same university.

7. Have a valid, un-expired passport.

8. Notify the International Student Services Office and the Office of the Registrar of any change in residence or mailing address within 10 days of the change.
 

Click here to join the ISS OrgSync group to RSVP to events like ISS Shopping Trips, OPT Workshops, and other events throughout the school year. All the events are on the Calendar in that OrgSync group. If you have questions about International Student Services on campus you can reach us via e-mail or call 817-735-2781.