
Students and Employment - USCIS
Apr 8, 2025 · F-1 Student Visa. 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, …
Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements - USCIS
Feb 26, 2025 · In all cases, the officer must consider all facts presented when determining whether a student is eligible for the F or M classification. Sufficient Funds. F-1 students must …
Estudiantes y Empleo - USCIS
Apr 8, 2025 · 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, …
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students | USCIS
Nov 25, 2024 · Optional practical training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months …
Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
Jan 25, 2025 · Visa Waiver Program (VWP) entrants are generally not eligible to extend their stay or change status. However, under current regulations, if an emergency prevents the departure …
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background - USCIS
Feb 26, 2025 · The F and M nonimmigrant visa categories are for aliens seeking to study in the United States. The nonimmigrant academic student (F-1) classification allows an alien to enter …
Students and Exchange Visitors - USCIS
Jan 24, 2025 · 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. The “F” category is for …
Chapter 5 - Practical Training - USCIS
Sep 25, 2024 · F-1 students may engage in three types of PT: Curricular Practical Training (CPT); Optional Practical Training (OPT) (pre-completion or post-completion); and; Science, …
Chapter 6 - Employment - USCIS
Dec 20, 2023 · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the nonimmigrant student (F and M) classifications, …
Chapter 3 - Courses and Enrollment, Full Course of Study, and
Aug 27, 2024 · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the nonimmigrant student (F and M) classifications, …