Absence from the US
 


If You Are Leaving the United States for Less Than Five Months
If you are planning to leave the United States for less than five months and want to return to continue your studies at Foothill, you may return to the United States with your current I-20 with a valid travel signature within five months of your departure from the U.S.
 
Re-application to Foothill: If you leave the United States not registered for a quarter but intend to come back within five months, you will need to complete a re-application procedure in the International Student Office in order to be able to register for classes for the next quarter. Please see Barbara Brown in Room 5922 for additional instructions.
 
If You Are Leaving the United States for More Than Five Months
If you are planning to leave the United States for more than five months, you must obtain a new I-20 from the International Student Office. Additionally, you will need to apply for a new F-1 visa even if your current visa is not expired. You will be assigned a new SEVIS ID number. Upon your return to the United States, you will be required to study for one academic year again to be eligible for practical training (Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training).
 
International Links
Announcements
 
119 FHDA international students accepted to UC Berkeley and 167 to UCLA for Fall 2011; 67 international students accepted to USC and 344 to UC Davis for Fall 2012!

International student featured in International Educator magazine article on 2+2 transfer success

Received Export Achievement Award from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce in 2012

Foothill is now an
iTEP Test Center.
Instead of TOEFL/IELTS,
Take iTEP for admission.
 
Foothill ranked number one community college for transfer in California.