The U. S. Department of Justice has passed new laws concerning the eligibility of individuals in Nonimmigrant Student Dependent (F-2) to study full-time at academic institutions in the United States.
Specifically, effective January 1, 2003, "An F-2 spouse or F-2 child desiring to engage in full-time study . . . must apply for and obtain a change of nonimigrant classification to F-1, J-1, or M-1 status. An F-2 spouse or child who was enrolled on a full time basis prior to January 1, 2003, will be allowed to continue study but must file for a change of nonimmigrant classification to F-1, J-1, or M-1 status on or before March 11, 2003.
"An F-2 spouse or F-2 child violates his or her nonimmigrant status by engaging in full study . . . ."
The exception to this regulation is that an "F-2 child may only engage in full time study if the study is at an elementary or secondary school (kindergarten through twelfth grade."
If you are currently in Nonimmigrant Student Dependent (F-2) status and are currently studying full-time or intend on studying full-time at Temple University, you must comply with this new regulation.
