Notice that this information has not been updated for new ruling
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The content on this webpage has not been updated to be consistent with the July 2026 final rule eliminating "duration of status" (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants in favor of a fixed admission period. Please contact ISSP at globe@wm.edu for questions about your immigration situation. Visit the Immigration Updates webpage for more information about the elimination of D/S final rule.
The following information pertains to taking a voluntary withdrawal:
Leave of Absence
Procedure
Graduate Students
Student should review the immigration implications (see below) of a withdrawal. Student is encouraged to contact an International Student Advisor to discuss plans.
Student will contact their Graduate Registrar to apply for a withdrawal.
Undergraduate Students
Student should review the immigration implications (see below) of a withdrawal. Student is encouraged to contact an International Student Advisor to discuss plans.
W&M adjudicates request and withdraws student on effective date.
Immigration Implications
The student’s SEVIS record is terminated for Early Authorized Withdrawal up to 21 days after effective date (i.e., change is reflected in student's BANNER record)
If the student is in the U.S., the students have 15 days to depart the U.S. from the day the SEVIS record is terminated.
F-1 students: If you return to W&M more than 5 months after your SEVIS record was terminated, a new SEVIS record will be created for you when you are re-enrolled at W&M. You will need to pay the SEVIS fee again.
Your OPT and CPT eligibility will reset. You must be in F-1 status for at least 2 additional semesters to be eligible.
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