<p>Hey. </p>
<p>I have a huge, i guess, enormous problem.
I am in my first year of college and noone told me that I am not allowed to take more than 1 online classes. The only thing which I know of is that i need to be enrolled in 12 units. I am enrolled in 18 Units, but I am taking 2 online classes.
Am I out of status?
are there any consequences for me?
Thank you! </p>
<p>The only one that could really answer that question is your university.</p>
<p>Legally speaking, at most one online class may count towards the 12 credits you need for full-time status for your F-1 visa. However, once you reach full-time status (12 credits with at most one online class), you can add as many online classes as you wish and remain in good standing. </p>
<p>Code of Federal Regulations, Title 8, Section 214.2(f)(6)(i) paragraphs (B) and (G). </p>
<p>However, your college may have stricter requirements than that. Your college will report “in full-time status” or not to SEVIS, without further explanation. So I agree with aunt bea that only your college’s international student office can tell you whether they reported you as out-of-status.</p>
<p>If you were reported as not enrolled full-time and are out-of-status, you can petition to have your F-1 status reinstated. If your petition were denied (unlikely since you acted in good faith and didn’t break any laws), you would have to leave the US and reapply for a new student visa from abroad. Your college’s international student office can explain your options to you if that becomes necessary.</p>
<p>For now, just check with the international student office if they recorded you as enrolled full-time in SEVIS.</p>