2.7 Immigration and Department of Homeland Security Requirements

Responsible Position

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

RELATED ITEMS

Other

• External Website: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I-901 SEVIS Fee
• Study in the States, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Visa Appointment Wait Times

POLICY STATEMENT

Alexandria Technical and Community College adheres to the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that all international students who attend United States colleges on student visas must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) each academic semester and maintain the minimum grade point average as established by the college.

In 2004, Congress mandated all international students and exchange visitors must pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, which funds the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and SEVIS. This fee is separate from visa fees and school SEVIS administration fees.

For further assistance, please contact international@alextech.edu.

Related ATCC Documents:

• International Student Admissions website
• 2.9 Academic Standing and Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
• 2.9.1 Satisfactory Academic Progress
• 3.4 Undergraduate Admissions
  
• 3.4.1 Undergraduate Admissions

Approved by: College President 

Effective Date: 11/26/2024

Next Review Date: November 2027

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