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Smart Tools for F-1 Students

Comprehensive compliance tools designed to give you peace of mind throughout your entire F-1 journey.

Deadline Monitor

Automatically tracks reporting deadlines, program end dates, and OPT updates. Never miss a critical date that could affect your visa status.

Work Hour Tracker

Track your on-campus employment hours automatically. Get alerts when approaching the 20-hour weekly limit during fall and spring semesters.

Status Alerts

Receive intelligent alerts only when action is required no spam, just critical updates about your I-20, SEVIS record, or travel documents.

Expert Insights

Access guidance from immigration advisors, DSOs, and real student experiences. Get answers to complex visa questions quickly.

Complete Feature Breakdown

Everything you need in one comprehensive platform

Deadline Management

  • checkI-20 program end date tracking with 60-day grace period countdown
  • checkSTEM OPT extension deadlines (apply at least 90 days before current OPT expires)
  • checkTravel signature validity (6-month expiration tracking)
  • checkOPT application window (90 days before to 60 days after program end)
  • checkAddress change reporting (10-day window after moving)
  • checkEmployment reporting deadlines for OPT and STEM OPT

Work Authorization Tracking

  • checkOn-campus employment hour logging (20-hour limit during semesters)
  • checkOPT unemployment day counter (90 days standard, 150 for STEM)
  • checkAutomatic calculations of weekly and monthly hour totals.
  • checkCPT work hour monitoring with semester credit hour restrictions
  • checkMulti-employer tracking for students with multiple positions
  • checkVisual graphs showing work hour trends and limits.

Document Management

  • checkSecure storage for I-20, passport, visa, and I-94 documents
  • checkAutomatic extraction of key dates from uploaded documents
  • checkTravel history log with entry/exit tracking
  • checkDSO communication archive with searchable history
  • checkOPT EAD card tracking and renewal reminders.
  • checkDocument expiration alerts sent 90, 60, and 30 days in advance.

Compliance Guidance

  • checkReal-time SEVIS regulation updates and how they affect you.
  • checkPre-travel checklist to ensure you have all required documents.
  • checkStep-by-step guides for OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT applications.
  • checkFAQ database covering common F-1 visa scenerios.
  • checkVideo tutorials explaining complex immigration procedures.
  • checkAccess to verified immigration attorney resources.