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F-1 Visas

What is a F-1 Visa

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The F-1 visa is the most common U.S. student visa, issued to international students who are coming to the United States to study full-time at an accredited school, college, university, or other academic institution.

Key Benefits:

Study full-time at accredited U.S. institutions
Work part-time on campus during school and full-time during breaks
Eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) during studies
Eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation (12–36 months)
STEM graduates can apply for a 2-year OPT extension (total of 3 years)
Cultural exchange and academic immersion in the U.S.
Spouse and children can come on F-2 visas
Opportunity to transition to work visas (e.g., H-1B) or apply for a green card
Stay for the full duration of your program plus a 60-day grace period after completion

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Everything you need to know about F-1 Visas

Who Qualifies for the F-1 Visa?

To be eligible, a student must:

Be accepted into a U.S. school that’s certified by SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
Enroll full-time in an academic or language program
Prove financial ability to pay for tuition and living expenses
Show intent to return home after studies (F-1 is not a dual-intent visa)
Maintain a residence abroad

Processing Time for F-1 Visas:

Get accepted into an SEVP-approved school
Receive Form I-20 from the school
Pay the SEVIS fee
Apply for the F-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate
Attend a visa interview

You Won’t Qualify for a F-1 Visa if:

You can’t prove financial support
You intend to immigrate (F-1 requires proof of intent to return home)
You apply to a non-approved or part-time program

Work Options to Qualify for a F-1 Visa:

On-campus employment: Up to 20 hours per week during school, full-time during breaks
Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Paid internships related to your field of study
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Up to 12 months of work after graduation (or 36 months for STEM degrees)

Working without authorization is a serious violation and can lead to removal from the U.S.

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