F1 Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is F-1 student visa?
2. How do I qualify for F-1 visa?
3. What privileges do I enjoy on F-1 visa?
4. What are the limitations of F-1 visa?
5. How long can I stay in the U.S. on F-1 visa?
6. Can I extend my stay in the U.S. on F-1 visa if I am unable to complete my studies in the assigned time?
7. Can I change status while on F-1 visa?
8. Are there any travel restrictions on F-1 visa?
9. Can I work on F-1 visa?
10. Can I change status while on F-1 visa?
11. What are 'unforeseen circumstances' for the purpose of off-campus employment?
12. How long does it take to obtain an Employment Authorization Document for off-campus employment?
13. How do I apply for F-1 visa?
14. Where do I file my F-1 visa application?
15. What is the processing time for F-1 visa?
16. Can I bring my dependents on F-1 visa?
17. Can my dependents work on F-2 visa?
18. Can my dependents study on F-2 visa?
19. Under what circumstances could I 'fall out of status'?
20. Can I bring my dependents on F-1 visa?
21. What are the requirements for a transfer to another school?
22. Can our school waive the tuition requirement for a deserving F-1 foreign high school student?
23. Do the new provisions affect all foreign students?
24. How do the provisions affect F-1 students in private schools?
25. Can our adult education program continue issuing I-20s if we charge full tuition?
26. Can organizations or individuals sponsor an F-1 foreign student to attend public secondary school?
27. What does 'unsubsidized' mean with respect to the cost of providing education?
28. Does a K-12 district need to compute a separate per student cost for secondary students?
29. What is the per student basis to be used in calculating the unsubsidized per capital cost for F-1 students? Is it fall membership, average daily attendance or average daily membership?
30. What if my F-1 visa expires while I am in the U.S.?
31. When must I renew my F-1 visa?
32. What documents will prove my intent to return to my home country after the completion of my studies?
33. Can I apply for F-1 visa in a country other than my home country?
34. In what situations can my F-1 visa be denied?
35. What can I do if my visa request is denied?
36. Does the Section 625 of the law affect all foreign students?
37. How does the law affect F-1 students in private schools?
38. Can organizations or individuals sponsor an F-1 foreign student to attend public secondary school?
39. What is a B-2 visa with a 'prospective student' annotation?
40. Is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) applicable for F-1 visa?