If it's not, international students on an F-1 visa have the option to transfer schools upon arrival in the U.S. If you plan to transfer schools, there are a few things you should do to remain in compliance with U.S. laws.
Make sure to work with the designated school officials at both your current and new school.
Once you have been accepted to the new school of your choice, contact that school's designated school official.
The transfer release date is when the designated school official at your new school takes responsibility for your SEVIS record.
Once you have a transfer release date, be sure to work closely with the designated school official at your new school.
Once at your new school, you must talk with your designated school official about obtaining authorization to resume employment.
If you are new and just arrived in the U.S., but want to transfer to a new school before beginning classes, you must provide your original school with proof - such as an acceptance letter - that you were accepted to the new SEVP-certified school.
Make sure to work with the designated school officials at both your current and new school.
Once you have been accepted to the new school of your choice, contact that school's designated school official.
The transfer release date is when the designated school official at your new school takes responsibility for your SEVIS record.
Once you have a transfer release date, be sure to work closely with the designated school official at your new school.
Once at your new school, you must talk with your designated school official about obtaining authorization to resume employment.
If you are new and just arrived in the U.S., but want to transfer to a new school before beginning classes, you must provide your original school with proof - such as an acceptance letter - that you were accepted to the new SEVP-certified school.
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