Students and Employment - USCIS
Aug 27, 2024 · The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program.
Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements - USCIS
Dec 20, 2023 · In order to be eligible for F-1 or M-1 classification, a student must intend to depart from the United States after their temporary period of stay (for example, upon completion of their program of study and any authorized practical training in this country or upon termination of their nonimmigrant status) and have a foreign residence that they ...
Estudiantes y Empleo - USCIS
Aug 27, 2024 · Visa de Estudiante F-1. La categoría de Visa F-1 (Estudiante Académico) le permite entrar a los Estados Unidos en calidad de estudiante a tiempo completo de un instituto, universidad, seminario, conservatorio, escuela secundaria (superior) académica, u otra institución o un programa de capacitación lingüística.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students - USCIS
Nov 25, 2024 · If you are an F-1 student with a timely filed H-1B petition and change of status request, and your F-1 status and employment authorization will expire before the change of status to H-1B occurs (typically Oct. 1), you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension.
Students and Exchange Visitors - USCIS
Nov 25, 2024 · Working in the United States Students and Exchange Visitors If you wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States, you may be eligible for one of two nonimmigrant student categories.
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for International Students
Dec 20, 2023 · The nonimmigrant academic student (F-1) classification allows a noncitizen to enter the United States as a full-time student at a college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution, or in …
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background - USCIS
Dec 20, 2023 · The nonimmigrant academic student (F-1) classification allows a noncitizen to enter the United States as a full-time student at a U.S. college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, private elementary school, other academic institution, or in a language training program.
Changing to a Nonimmigrant F or M Student Status | USCIS
Nov 25, 2024 · If you are from a country where no visa is required, such as Canada, you may proceed directly to a U.S. port of entry or a U.S. pre-clearance/pre-flight inspection station and apply for admission to the United States as an F-1 or M-1 student.
Green Card for Family Preference Immigrants | USCIS
Dec 2, 2024 · If you are currently in the United States, you must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a Green Card as a family preference immigrant: You properly file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status ;
Change My Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS
Apr 11, 2024 · In general, you may apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, your nonimmigrant status remains valid, you have not violated the conditions of your status, and you have not committed any crimes that would make you ineligible.