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F-1 Student Visa |
F-1 Student Visa
General Information: The United States welcomes foreign students
to American language schools, high schools, universities and other
institutions of higher education. Thousands of learning institutions
are approved by the USCIS to accept foreign students as full time
students. It is possible to change schools and universities while
being on an F-1 Visa without leaving the country.
F-1 Student Visa Eligibility Requirements: An applicant for a
US student visa must come to the United States to pursue an academic
program in an institution recognized by the United States
government. The foreign citizen must have a valid educational
purpose for coming to the United States and be a full time student.
It is not possible to be a part-time student on an F-1 Visa. The
student can stay in the United States for as long as he/she is
enrolled in school. The student visa is normally issued at a U.S.
Embassy or Consulate in the student’s home country.
Traveling on F-1 Student Visa:
Foreign students may enter the United States multiple times if they
hold a valid F-1 Student Visa.
It is important that the F-1 Student Visa holders have all the
necessary documents and signed authorizations to avoid any problems
at the U.S. port of entry.
The passport must also be valid for a certain amount of time in
order to be granted entry.
F-1 Visa holders can also travel freely within the within the United
States.
Working on F-1 Student Visa:
Students may work on campus as long as they are enrolled in school.
Students may apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to gain
work experience in their field of study while being a full time
student.
Students may take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT)
once the degree is completed as a full time employee.
Many students obtaining a bachelor or master degree in the United
States go on to be sponsored by their employer for an H-1B Work
Visa.
The F-1 Student Visa Application Guide includes:
F-1 Student Visa overview
Information on coming to America to look for a school or degree
program
F-1 student visa eligibility and requirement information
How to fill out the application forms
How to apply at a U.S. Consulate
How to apply if you are already in the U.S.
Work authorization information and application
F-1 Student Visa Extension information
From F-1 visa to green card
School transfer information
List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
List of United States Embassies and Consulates
FREE F-1 Student Visa application forms |
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