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What is an F-1 visa? A complete Guide

The F-1 visa allows a student to temporarily live in the United States for a defined period while studying. Unless the person is already a U.S. citizen or green card holder, all prospective students must apply for this visa.
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The intent:

The first is that you have to be coming to the United States with the intent to temporarily study. In other words, this is not an immigrant visa.
The F-1 visa has a detailed application but also has very clear rules:
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Know the requirements
You must be studying at an academic institution, not training at a vocational school, as this will require an M-1 visa.
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Accreditation
The academic institution must be approved by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) through the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP), for accreditation to accept foreign students on F-1 visas.
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Job limitations
You will be able to work, but because this is a non-immigrant visa, you will be restricted in where you can work and the type of work.
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Family
Although your spouse and children can come with you, they will not be able to work but your children can enroll in schools. They will be on F-2 visas and tied to your visa status.
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