SEVIS Grace Periods

Rules/Regulations
The grace period is the amount of time an F-1 student has to leave the U.S. after the following events:

After completion of studies or OPT = 60 days

Withdrawal authorization = 15 days

Failure to maintain status = None. Must leave immediately.

What You Must Do
Notify the M.C.L./LL.M. Office that you have completed your program or OPT.

Note:  An F-1 student who has applied for Optioanl Pracital Training but has not received approval is within non-immigrant status. After completion of OPT, an F-1 student has a 60 day grace period before he/she has to leave the U.S. unless he/she is readmitted to another program or has a change of status.

Deadline
Reporting of completion of studies must be done within 30 days of graduation or completion of OPT.