Are You Interested in Coming to the United States to Study?

August 30, 2013

If you are a foreign national interested in pursuing education (academic studies and/or language training programs) in the United States, F-1 student visa would allow you to do that.  F-1 international students must maintain a full course of study and demonstrate financial ability to support themselves during their stay in the United States.  Please keep in mind that the opportunities for legal off-campus employment are limited when you are in F-1 student status.   F-1 visas are adjudicated directly at the U.S. Embassy/ Consulate of the foreign national’s home country.

Prospective F-1 international student must apply to the SEVP registered school of his choosing and secure a Form I-20, as well as gather a number of other supporting documents, in order to apply for an F-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate abroad.  Dependents of international students are issued F-2 visas that does not allow for any type of compensated employment.  However, minor children may attend public schools.  Whether you are interested in coming to the United States to attend High School, college or a language program, F-1 student visa is the nonimmigrant status to accomplish that!