How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?
Unless otherwise specified, entry permits are limited to one year maximum, with provision for renewal. To change to another status the student must apply for a permit reflecting the new status and pay a fee of at least $1,000 set by regulation (US, Marshall Islands and Palau citizens are exempt from the fee).
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The captures state no specific post-study work or residence route.
- https://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01_2014.html
Unless otherwise specified, all entry permits are limited to one year maximum period, with provision for renewal;
- https://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01_2014.html
For a noncitizen to change status, he shall be required to apply for a permit reflecting his changed status and pay a fee, except that citizens and nationals of the United States of America, for the duration of the Compact of Free Association, and citizens and nationals of the Republic of the Marshall Islands or the Republic of Palau shall not be required to pay a fee to change immigration status.
- https://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01_2014.html
The amount of the fee required by subsection (b) of this section, which shall not be less than $1,000, and the circumstances under which a change in immigration status may be granted shall be set forth in regulations issued pursuant to section 102(1) of title 17 of this code.