F-1 Student Orientation Booklet 10-23

F-1 Student

Orientation & Information Booklet

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+1 (202) 223 0023
Main Campus:
8618 Westwood Center Dr, Suite 200,
Vienna, VA 22182, USA
Understanding and following the terms and
conditions of your F-1 nonimmigrant status
To provide your DSO the timely information
needed to maintain your SEVIS record, please:
1. Enroll in a full course of study at the beginning of every
session (excluding authorized break periods).

2. Notify your DSO if you intend to take an authorized

vacation within the US.
3. Report US address, E-mail address and phone number

changes to your DSO within 10 days of the change.
4. Report any change in sources of financial support to your DSO.
5. Notify your DSO prior to traveling outside the United States. If you go to your home
country you must contact Lado at least one month before returning to the US.
6. Notify your DSO upon applying for change of nonimmigrant status including
dependents.
7. Consult with your DSO to when you wish to extend your program.
8. Notify your DSO if you intend to transfer.
9. Notify your DSO about changes in dependent status.
10. Attend and pass all classes. Do not be absent more than three days for any session.
11. Do not work without authorization.
12. Do not drop a class without speaking with a DSO.

Failing to attend school or having too
many absences is the main reason why
students become out-of-status.
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
1. You may be absent up to three times each session. If you are late three times, it
will count as one absence.
2. If you miss classes and the absences are unjustified:

-You will receive a warning email after having missed 2 classes.
-You will receive a warning letter after having missed 3 classes.
If you continue to miss classes:

You will meet with School officials and you will be put
on attendance probation during the following session.
-If you continue to miss class during the attendance
probation period, your F-1 status will be terminated.
3. Absences are justified only for illness or other

medical conditions. You must submit a doctor’s note
stating the reason for your absence and the dates and
days of the week that you were ill. Absences cannot be
excused without this note. You will not be excused if
your family member is sick. Excused absences do not
count as attendance for purposes of academic
progress - even if your absences are excused, you must
still meet minimum attendance requirements to proceed
to the next level!
VACATION IN THE U.S.A
POLICIES
F-1 students enrolled in an ESL Program must
complete at least 26 weeks of study prior to
being eligible for an extended break or
vacation.
F-1 students must also be eligible and intend to
register for study in the term following the annual
vacation.
The duration of the annual vacation is equivalent
to the duration of one term. During an annual
vacation, students do not need to take classes in
order to maintain non-immigrant status.
An annual vacation may be requested and approved by your DSO.

If you are planning to travel outside of the US during your annual vacation,
make sure to submit your plane ticket and have your I-20 signed by a DSO.
You may travel to your country at any time.

However, before leaving you must do the following:
1. Notify LADO of the dates of your trip and expected return by providing a photocopy of
your plane ticket indicating the date of departure. You must depart the U.S. within 15 days from
your last day of classes.
2. Fill-out the F-1 Student Request form.

3. If you don’t know the date of your return to the US, you will have
. to contact Lado at least a
month before you want to return to reactivate your SEVIS record.
4. Have a LADO DSO sign the back of your I-20 form.
5. The DSO will also date the second page of your I-20. Your I-20 will be valid for five months.
If you do not return to the U.S. within 5 months from your last day of classes your I-20 will
expire. You will then need a new I-20 and pay a new SEVIS fee to re enter.
6. Make sure your PASSPORT and U.S. VISA are valid. If your passport has expired, you may
renew it at your country’s embassy in the U.S before your departure. If your VISA expires
before returning to the U.S. (or if you have changed your status in the U.S.), be sure to schedule
an appointment at the U.S. consulate in your country for a new VISA.
F-1 WORK ON-CAMPUS
If positions are available, you can apply to
work at LADO (on- campus) for up to 20 hours
a week.
F-1 WORK OFF -CAMPUS

USCIS authorization to work off-campus is difficult
to obtain. You must prove that you have unforeseen
severe economic hardship.
To apply for this authorization you must:
1. Be in-status at LADO for 9 sessions of study.
2. Prove that you need to work due to SEVERE ECONOMIC
HARDSHIP.
3. (See the Director for more information.)
OUT OF STATUS
If you do not act in accordance to USCIS rules and
regulations, you will be out of status.
You may be considered OUT OF STATUS:
1. If you do not attend classes or have too many absences.
2. If you take an unauthorized vacation.
3. If you let your passport or I-94 expire.
4. If you allow your I-20 to expire without asking for a program extension or transfer.
5. If you work off - campus without official USCIS permission.
6. If you work on- campus more than 20 hours a week.
7. If you fail to report a change of address to USCIS.
8. If you do not leave the U.S. on or before the 60th day after your last day of class.
If you become out of status, you have two options:

• Apply for a re-instatement of your F-1 status. This process takes approximately 4-8
months to complete.
• Leave the U.S. return to your country, and then re-enter the U.S. with a new I-20.
New SEVIS fee payment will be required.
TRANSFER
F -1 students may transfer to another
SEVP-APPROVED school, college, or university.
STEPS FOR TRANSFER:
1- You must officially communicate your intent to transfer by completing an F-1 Student
Request form by your last day of class.
2.- You must obtain a transfer form from your new school, complete the required
student information, and give it to LADO.
3.- LADO will complete the transfer form and fax or email it to your new school.
4.- You or your new school must provide LADO with an official acceptance letter.
5.- LADO will release your SEVIS record to your new school.
6.- If you are transferring to another ESL/EFL school, you must
attend the next available session at your new school or within 5 months, whichever
is sooner. 7.- If you are transferring to a University or College, you
must submit to LADO the acceptance letter
immediately if you have not completed the ESL
program. If you have completed the ESL program,
you will have 60 days to submit your acceptance
letter. You must begin classes at your new school for
the next available session. The maximum amount of
time allowed from your last day of classes at LADO and
the start of your new school is 5 months.
8.- .You must make sure that the new school has
your Record in their SEVIS database. They will
be able to print you a new “transfer” I-20 with
the new school’s name on it.
9. Make sure the new school gives you the

new I-20 after they have transferred you in.
ATTENTION
It is your personal responsibility to monitor your own
documents and status. LADO cannot take responsibility for
keeping you in status, only you can do that!
Grades
Your LADO Account Out of status
YOU
Traveling to
Attendance
your country
Vacation
in the USA
F-1 WORK
Transfer
If you have any questions or concerns about your visa,
feel free to consult the LADO staff at any time.
STUDENT ACCOUNT
Every Lado Student has a LADO account at
www.MYLADO.COM
You can use your student account to:
• Review your grades
• Make payments
• Access online learning resourses
• Change your profile information
• Upload documents
www.lado.edu
RESET YOUR PASSWORD

Your User is your email, and if you Then write your email and your last
don’t remember your password name, and click on Reset Password.
you can just reset it by clicking on You will receive an email from LADO
RESET PASSWORD. with a new “temporary password“.
PARTICIPATION
A teacher’s style of instruction will vary from one to the other. Participation in class
is very important to LADO teachers, who include participation as a percentage in
figuring out a student’s final grade.
EXAMS
A Midterm exam and Final exam are part of the overall
final score. In order to pass the level, students must get a
70% or higher as an overall final score in the class.
FINAL GRADES
Final grades are made up of a combination of
participation, homework, midterm, and final exam
scores. The student's final average grade must be at
least 70% or above to pass to the next level.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Be aware that any offensive actions or language
towards a teacher or other students are unacceptable
and against the policies of LADO. Teachers or students
who observe offensive actions or language must tell
the acting director immediately.
STUDENT CONDUCT
LADO’s Values and Beliefs include a commitment to

“cooperation, respect, teamwork, motivation,
positive attitudes, accountability, fairness, honesty,
approachability, and interdependence.”
Sexual harassment (unwelcome verbal or physical conduct or “stalking”

(following someone)) and sexual contact (intentional touching of another
person’s body without consent) will not be tolerated! If you are the victim of
sexual misconduct, report it immediately to the Director, Center Manager,
Assistant Director, or Program Director at your campus. If you are guilty of
sexual misconduct, you may be placed on probation or terminated! Always be
respectful of your fellow students!
cоtact
+1 (202) 223 0023
Main Campus:
8618 Westwood Center Dr, Suite 200,
Vienna, VA 22182, USA

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2. Notify your DSO if you intend to take an authorized

3. Report US address, E-mail address and phone number

4. Report any change in sources of financial support to your DSO.

8. Notify your DSO if you intend to transfer.

9. Notify your DSO about changes in dependent status.

11. Do not work without authorization.

12. Do not drop a class without speaking with a DSO.

2. If you miss classes and the absences are unjustified:

-You will receive a warning letter after having missed 3 classes.

If you continue to miss classes:

3. Absences are justified only for illness or other

An annual vacation may be requested and approved by your DSO.

You may travel to your country at any time.

2. Fill-out the F-1 Student Request form.

F-1 WORK OFF -CAMPUS

If you become out of status, you have two options:

9. Make sure the new school gives you the

RESET YOUR PASSWORD

LADO’s Values and Beliefs include a commitment to

Sexual harassment (unwelcome verbal or physical conduct or “stalking”

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