F1 status valid period

[Ishika_P]

Hello All,

 

I came to US on H4 and did COS to F1(current status) . I am graduating in December 2015

 

After applying for COS from H4 to F1 I received my I-797A(approval notice for COS to F1) form which states valid date from 01/21/2015 to D/S   

 

Question 1:

What does D/S mean?

 

My I20 states that student is expected to report to the school no later than 01/05/2015 and complete studies not later than 01/05/2017

 

Question 2 :

If I don't apply for OPT then how long  can I be on my F1 status?

 

Please advise.

Thank you for spending your time to answer.  

[JoeF]

D/S stands for Duration of Status.

It means that as long as you are studying, you are legal.

The F1 has a 60-day grace period after graduation.

[pontevecchio]

D/S means Duration of Status as a student.

You have 60 days grace after studies are over.