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F-1 Academic Student Visa

For students seeking to pursue a full course of academic study at an SEVP-certified U.S. school.

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Pathway overview

For students seeking to pursue a full course of academic study at an SEVP-certified U.S. school.

Verified directly from the USCIS Policy Manual: you must be a bona fide student seeking entry solely to pursue a full course of study at a school certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), hold a Form I-20 issued by that school's Designated School Official, have a foreign residence you don't intend to abandon (and intend to depart the U.S. after your studies), have sufficient funds for self-support for the entire course of study, and have paid the SEVIS fee (Form I-901) if applicable.

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Application process

Form I-20 from an SEVP-certified school + SEVIS fee (Form I-901) + Form DS-160 + consular interview (or Form I-539 if changing status from within the U.S.)

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2026-09-05
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