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Who
is Eligible?
An alien who has a residence in a foreign country
which he/she has no intention of abandoning, who
wishes to come to the United States to pursue a
course of study at an academic institution
accredited by the USCIS, may qualify for an F-1
student visa. The alien must have a valid
educational purpose for coming to the United States,
and must be able to support himself or herself while
in the United States without working.
The F-1 student visa applicant must have available
sufficient funds and outside financial support to
ensure he or she will not become a public charge or
accept unauthorized employment. He or she must be
proficient in English or receive training to make
him or her proficient, intend to depart the United
States at the conclusion of his or her studies, and
be qualified to attend the particular institution.
All F-1 students are given permission to be in the
United States for "duration of status,"
that is for the period of time needed to complete
the educational program plus 60 days.
At the end of the course of study a period of work
authorization may be requested for the purpose of
gaining experience in the field of study, known as
"practical training." If qualified, the
student may also change non-immigrant status to a
temporary non-immigrant work visa or adjust status
to a permanent resident visa.
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