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- Info About Coming to the U.S. to Look for a University
- F-1 Visa Eligibility and Requirement Information
- Application Form Instructions
- Instructions on Applying at a U.S. Consulate
- Instructions on Applying if You Are already in the U.S.
- Work Authorization Application and Information
- Info on F-1 Student Visa Extension
- From F-1 Visa to Green Card
- How to Transfer the F-1 Visa between Universities
- List of USCIS (formerly INS) Offices Nationwide
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates Directory
- F-1 Student Visa Application Forms
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F-1 Student Visa Overview
The F-1 Student Visa Application Guide includes general information about the
F-1 US student visa and eligibility requirements. Also contains information on
traveling on a student visa. Foreign students are welcomed by United States
learning institutions by the thousands to American language schools, high
schools, universities and other institutions of higher education. These are
approved by the USCIS to accept foreign students as full time students and it’s
possible to change universities and schools without leaving the country while
being on an F-1 Visa.
Eligibility Requirements for the F-1 Visa
US student visa (F-1 Visa) applicants
must come to the U.S. to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized
by the United States government with a valid educational purpose
for coming and enroll as a full time student. The foreign citizen may not be a
part-time student on an F-1 Visa and may stay in the U.S. for as long as the
student is enrolled in school. The student visa is normally issued at a U.S.
Embassy or Consulate in the student’s home country.
When Traveling on F-1 Student Visa:
- Foreign students may enter the U.S. multiple times if they hold a valid F-1 Student Visa.
- The F-1 Student Visa holder should have all of 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 fixed amount of time.
- F-1 Visa holders may travel freely within the within the U.S.
- F-1 Student Visa Working Requirements:
- As long as they are enrolled in school the student may work on campus.
- To gain work experience in their field of study while being a full time student students may apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
- Once the degree is completed, as a full time employee students may take advantage of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
- A great number of students obtaining a bachelor or master degree in the U.S. take the next step obtaining sponsorship by their employer on an H-1B Work Visa.
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