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In contrast to most other
non-immigrants who receive a specific period of time to remain in
the U.S., a foreign national who obtains F-1 status is allowed to
remain in the U.S. for the duration of status, that is the time
it takes to complete the studies plus possible practical training.
Duration of status is defined as the time during which an F-1 student
is pursuing a full course of study at an approved educational institution
, or engaging in authorized practical training following completion
of studies, except that an F-1 student who is admitted to attend
a public high school is restricted to an aggregate of 12 months
of study at any public high school(s).
An
F-1 student may be admitted for a period up to 30 days before the indicated report
date or program start date listed on Form I-20. The student is considered to be
maintaining status if he or she is making normal progress toward completing a
course of study.Moreover, the alien student
will also be allowed to stay in the country for up to twelve additional months
beyond the completion of the studies to pursue practical training.
For more information
on F-1, please click on the following links:
Description
SEVIS
Application for an F-1 Visa
Obtaining an F-1 Status at the port of
entry
Change into F-1 Status in the U.S.
Eligibility for change into
F-1 Status in the U.S.
Maintaining F-1 Status
Change Name and Address
Transfer of School
Time limitation of F-1 Status
Extension of F-1 Status
Grace Period
F-1 Status reinstatement
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Change from F-1 Status to H-1B
Change from F-1 Status to immigrant
status
Spouse and Children of F-1
Attorney and filing fees
Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers
The Impact of I-140 Filing on F-1
Students
Memo: Be Aware of Abandonment of COS and AOS Applications
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