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Requirements and guidelines<\/strong><\/h2>","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-large","columns":"3","cards":[{"card_title":"

Immigration status<\/strong><\/h3>","card_text":"It\u2019s critically important that students understand requirements for maintaining valid status. Including registration requirements, eligibility for studying abroad, and how to end your academic program.\r\n

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Employment options<\/strong><\/h3>","card_text":"You may be able to participate in work and training opportunities as an international student\u2014provided specific criteria and requirements are upheld.\r\n

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Thriving at Rochester<\/strong><\/h2>","description":"

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Cars and public transportation<\/strong><\/h3>","card_text":"Get tips for traveling around campus and across the greater Rochester area.","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"Cars and Public Transportation","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/iso\/living\/cars-public-transportation\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"

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After graduation<\/strong><\/h2>","description":"","background_color":"#FFFFFF","width":"width-medium","columns":"2","cards":[{"card_title":"

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