General Information about Student Visas
No. Only schools and academic institutions certified by the Service for Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) are eligible to provide student visas to inter...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Your I-20 form is signed by the Designated School Official (DSO) at your school. While you are enrolled as a student, this signature is valid for one year...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:07 PM
For F-1 and M-1 visa holders:
One year while you are enrolled in school, 6 months while you are on OPT.
For J-1 visa holders:
Six months.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Schools, programs and academic institutions that have been certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) are eligible to enroll F-1 and M-1...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:09 PM
Yes, but you cannot remain outside the U.S. for more than 5 months at a time in order to maintain status. Click here for more info.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:11 PM
The grace period is 60 days.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:12 PM
No. You need the I-20 form signed by your school’s authorities and your passport.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Yes. Click here for more information regarding change of status.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:14 PM
F-1 and M-1 students can only count ONE online class towards the full-time enrollment requirement per semester. This does not apply to summer-time course...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:17 PM
Yes. Spouses and children of F-1 and J-1 visa holders are eligible for dependent visas.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:19 PM