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BASIC DESCRIPTION:
Although you are admitted to the U.S. for "duration of status,"
you must still be attempting to complete your studies by the expiration
date on you I-20 (item 5 on page 1 of the I-20). This date is
an expected date of completion. Under certain circumstances you
may have the date extended. The delay must be caused by compelling
academic or medical reasons, such as changes of major or research
topics, unexpected research problems, or documented illnesses.
Please note that delays caused by academic probation or suspension
are not acceptable reasons for a program extension. The application
for extension may be made at any time before your I-20 expires.
Failure to apply for a program extension before the expiration
date will mean you have violated U.S. government requirements
and you will have to apply for reinstatement.
Click
here to get the details for I-20 Program Extension 
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