F-1 international students are responsible for maintaining their status while in the United States, including (1) enrolling full-time, (2) engaging only in authorized employment, and (3) keeping a valid passport. For more information, read " Instructions to Students " and " Maintaining Status ." Failure to meet the terms and conditions of nonimmigrant status is grounds for removal from the United States. Contact the international student office for questions regarding F-1 regulations.