You are required by law to provide International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) with copies of the following documents (yours as well as documents of any dependents in F-2 or J-2 status, if applicable) in your file:

• Passport
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• Form I-94
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• Form I-20
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• F-1 Visa
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You must bring these documents to ISSS no later than one week after the start of classes.  Failure to comply by that date will result in a "STOP” being placed on your registration and records.  The effect of a “STOP” is that you will be unable to register for the following semester, request transcripts, or obtain your diploma if you are graduating.

You must provide ISSS with any updates to the information contained in the documents listed above throughout your academic career. You are also required to update ISSS with information pertaining to your enrollment status, degree program and length of studies, expected date of graduation, termination date and reason (transfer, dismissal, withdrawal), and other information such as financial status necessary for document issuance. Also, be certain that the Office of the Registrar, 121 Whitten University Center, has a correct listing of your local address in Student Records or you will fail to receive important information from the University of Miami. You can update your address information through the myUM system.

ISSS is located at 5600 Merrick Drive, Building 21-F, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Although your International Student and Scholar Advisor is here to assist you, it is your responsibility to maintain your immigration status.  It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the regulations that govern your status.  Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the loss of your student status and may subject you to deportation.