Study in the U.S.

All about the Student Visa (F-1)

The F-1 visa serves as a temporary residence permit for students who wish to study in the United States. Whether you are enrolled in a school, college, seminary, or conservatory, this visa opens the door to a defined period of academic activity.

About the F-1 Visa

F-1 Visa Eligibility Requirements

  • Acceptance into a SEVP-approved U.S. institution

  • Full-time enrollment

  • English proficiency or enrollment in English proficiency courses

  • Proof of financial capacity

  • Proven ties to your home country, emphasizing the temporary nature of the F-1 visa

  • Application from outside the U.S.

F-1 Process

The Student Visa Process

  • SEVIS Registration and Payment of the I-901 Fee

  • Issuance of Form I-20 by your institution

  • Filling out the DS-160 form and scheduling interviews at the embassy/consulate

  • Payment of the visa application fee and interview preparation

F-1 Visa Interview

Vital Student Visa Interview Tips

Applicants need to bring essential documents, and the consular officer will ask questions to determine visa approval.

  • Documentation Checklist:
    • Passport
    • DS-160 Confirmation
    • Receipt of the application fee
    • Form I-20
    • Academic transcript
    • Diplomas
    • Standardized test results
    • Proof of funds and ties to the country of origin.
  • Honesty and accuracy: Speak the truth and stay calm.
  • Visa wait times: Be on top of appointment wait time deadlines.
Questions About EB-1 Visas

The Most Asked Questions About EB-1 Visas

Yes, spouses and unmarried minor children can accompany F-1 visa holders with F-2 visas. Although payment of the SEVIS fee is not required for them, the school must issue the individual Form I-20, and proof of relationship and a copy of the F-1 or M-1 visa must be provided.

F-1 visa holders can work in certain cases. For example, they can work on campus and, in certain cases, off-campus, following specific regulations. However, family members on F-2 visas are not allowed to work.

Yes, F-1 visa holders can change schools, but they must follow the necessary procedures and inform the U.S. government of the change.

After completing their studies, F-1 visa holders have several options, including applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or pursuing further studies. They must adhere to visa regulations to stay in the U.S. legally.

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