{"id":164,"date":"2021-02-01T18:31:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T18:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/isss\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2021-03-05T00:35:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T00:35:08","slug":"f1-program-extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/isss\/f1-program-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"F-1 program extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program extension<\/h1>\n

How to request an extension<\/h2>\n

If you are not able to finish your program by the end-date listed on your I-20, you must request an extension of your program on iNAU<\/a> at least 30 days before the end-date. You should plan to speak with your academic advisor prior to submitting an I-20 extension request to discuss your situation. A recommendation from your academic advisor will be required to request an extension of your I-20. Please remember that the approval for extension requests is not guaranteed and failure to apply within a timely manner may be considered a violation of status.<\/p>\n

You are eligible for a program extension if:<\/p>\n

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  1. Your I-20 has not yet expired,<\/li>\n
  2. You have been continually maintaining lawful F-1 status,<\/li>\n
  3. You have made normal progress throughout your degree and the delay in program completion was caused by a compelling academic or medical reason. These reasons may include:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n