F-1 Students

A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa. Visa applicants will need to apply in their country of residence at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The type of visa required is defined by immigration law and relates to the purpose of travel.  For more information on the process of acquiring a visa, please visit our New Students Page. F-1 visas are student visas offered to those wanting to attend college. The US Department of State has more information on student visas.  

To learn more about the requirements for maintaining your status and how to access the benefits of an F-1 visa, please carefully review the information in the links below.