
The ALCI IEP program is currently offering face to face classes. University classes are offered in a variety of modalities.
Visa services vary by country. Consulates and embassies have been allowed to resume service and each location determines what services they can offer at this time. For updated visa appointment availability, you can check your local consulate’s visa wait times here.
Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview. However, it can take longer. The U.S. Department of State recommends that the applicant wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later, before making inquiries about status of administrative processing. For more information, review the U.S. State Department Administrative Processing information. Please email ereed@csusm.edu if you have been selected for administrative processing.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has finalizeed the policy that allows DSOs to issue electronic I-20s. This means that your updated I-20 can be emailed to you.
This is a personal decision, but we recommend consulting regularly with the California Department of Public Health’s website for up-to-date information about the risks of COVID-19 in this region.
If you are currently in the U.S. and your visa has expired or is expiring soon, you are eligible to remain in the U.S. as long as you are maintaining your F-1 status. The visa must be valid in order to enter/reenter the U.S., but does not need to be valid/unexpired to maintain F-1 status while in the U.S. For additional questions please email ereed@csusm.edu .