rs28 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Posted September 7, 2017 Hi all, I am doing my second Masters with no funding. I am about to finish my second semester but unable to pay the fees due to my financial situation. I am thinking to discontinue and go back to my home country. I would like to know what would happen if I don't pay the fees and leave. Would it affect my F1 or H1b in future in any way? I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you !
JoeF Posted September 8, 2017 Report Posted September 8, 2017 If you don't enroll for the quarter, the F1 would just be canceled. If you enroll but don't pay, the university has a legal case against you, and can file a lawsuit against you. While they can't get the money if you are abroad, they can collect the money if you travel to the US in the future. Future visas won't be affected, but a judgement against you can make it hard to find an apartment, buy a car, etc. if you later come back on H1. BTW, it is also possible to work on campus, e.g., as a teaching assistant. The F1 rules allow that.
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