Non immigrant foreign nationals who come to engage in a full course of academic studies or language training programs in college, university, conservatory, or high school, and who have sufficient means of financial support may apply for the F visa. Though allowed, those foreign nationals who enter on a B visa and subsequently change to an F-1 visa are regarded with high suspicion.
Duration and Extensions of Stay or Entry
F visa holders have permission to remain in US for the duration of their status. A student remains in valid status during his enrollment in any number of academic programs.
F-1 visa is suitable for students; F-2 visa is suitable for the family members of the student. A student who is a beneficiary of a timely-filed H-1B petition will benefit from an automatic extension of his F-1 visa.
Duration and Extensions of Stay or Entry
F visa holders have permission to remain in US for the duration of their status. A student remains in valid status during his enrollment in any number of academic programs.
F-1 visa is suitable for students; F-2 visa is suitable for the family members of the student. A student who is a beneficiary of a timely-filed H-1B petition will benefit from an automatic extension of his F-1 visa.