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F-1 Student Visa

For international students in academic programs in the United States.

About this visa

F-1 classification is used for eligible academic study at an approved U.S. institution. The student must obtain the required Form I-20 from the school and satisfy the applicable academic, financial and temporary-intent requirements.

It suits students pursuing an eligible course of study who need help with a visa application or an available change of status. School admission does not by itself establish visa eligibility. Students must also understand enrollment, employment, travel and status-maintenance rules throughout their studies.

What's included

◆Attorney review of study plans and immigration history.
◆Form I-20 and supporting-document consistency review.
◆Guidance on financial evidence and temporary intent.
◆Review of SEVIS-related procedural requirements.
◆Preparation of the agreed visa application or change-of-status filing.
◆Interview preparation or filing tracking, with status-maintenance guidance.

The path

1 · Define

Review admission, the study plan, immigration history and application route.

2 · Build

Prepare school, financial and supporting application documents.

3 · File & track

Support the consular application or USCIS filing and explain the next enrollment steps.

Timing and features

Coordinate the application with the school's start date; F-1 status does not provide unrestricted employment authorization.