Find information about maintaining F-1 visa status as an LSU student.
Read an overview of how to maintain your F-1 status while studying at LSU.
If you have not maintained F-1 visa status while studying at LSU, learn about the options for F-1 visa status reinstatement.
Find information on a change of status, a change in one’s primary purpose for being in the United States.
Students may update university offices with their chosen name rather than the name that matches their passport.
Learn more about F-1 enrollment requirements for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
In some specialized cases, to comply with U.S. Immigration laws and regulations, International Student Services is required to terminate the SEVIS records of students who fail to maintain or violate their non-immigrant status while in the United States. Learn more here.
Information on how to invite family and friends to visit you or attend commencement.
Learn about regaining F-1 status by filing a reinstatement application with the US Immigration Service.
Some LSU students may be able to regain F-1 visa status by traveling outside of the US. Learn more here.
Learn more about steps you can take to maintain F-1 status while studying at LSU.