F1 Visa

(For academic studies or language training programs)

If you are planning to attend a full course of study in the United States at an accredited school, college or university, you will probably require an F-1 foreign student visa.....

F1 Visa Details:

F1 visa is a non-immigrant category that authorizes foreign student,into the United States to study at academic high schools, conservatories, collegesuniversities, and institutions with language training programs. Issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), F-1 visa is valid generally for the period of study, including grace time.

It is possible for an F1 visa holder to transfer from one institution to another or switch academic programs by informing the alteration to the USCIS. The F-1 status holders can travel in and out of the country, or stay in the country continuously until the completion of their studies.

The dependents of F-1 receive F-2 visa status. The F-2 visa is available for spouse and minor children of the F-1 visa holders. An F2 dependent visa holder can stay in the United States as long as the principal F1 holder remains in legal status.

On F1 student visa, you are able to apply for change of status. The most accepted change is F1 to H1B visa. Other options such as M-1 visas and H-3 visas are also available.