Upon completion of the educational program, each student has 60 days to do one of the following:
leave the U.S.
change his/her visa status
begin a new program of study
However, if a student completes a program at the end of spring term and plans to begin a new program of study Fall term, the student may lawfully remain in the U.S. over the summer break if the student has received the I-20 for the new program within 60 days of completing the old program or within 30 days for a J-1 student.
Office for International Student, Scholar & Immigration Services
110 E. Clayton Street, 4th Floor, Bank of America Building, Athens, GA 30602
visahelp@uga.edu |
Phone: 706-425-3154 |
Fax: 706-425-3273