Life in the U.S. on a Student or Exchange Visitor Visa
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Your questions won't likely end after you've successfully obtained a student or exchange visitor visa. After you've come to the U.S. and are studying or participating in your program, you may encounter various issues such as whether you and your family can work in the U.S., how to deal with loss of income or other troubles, and more. Find helpful information and further resources here.
After You're in the U.S. in F-1 or M-1 Status
Knowing how to maintain your F-1 or M-1 status and when you're expected to leave is key to protecting your right to return to the U.S.
Limited employment opportunities are available to foreign students in academic programs.
Foreign students have limited rights to work in the U.S. -- but go beyond these limits, and you may lose your status and face further consequences.
As a foreign student, understand that your designated school official (DSO) is both a source of guidance and the person who must report certain of your activities to the immigration authorities.
Know when you can do things like reduce your course load or take a break -- and when you can't.
International students who have recently graduated offer a legal source of talent for hire.
Fallen out of valid student status? There may be a cure.
Foreign students with degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math may be allowed extra time to work in the United States.
When vocational students can transfer, and how to apply to do so.
It's okay to transfer schools as a foreign student -- if you follow the rules for doing so.
Know the rules before you leave and attempt to return on an F-1 or M-1 visa.
If you're leaving the U.S. with an expired student visa, be ready to apply for a renewal, for U.S. reentry.
What to expect from the criminal justice system, and consequences for your F-1 or M-1 status.
Tough times making it difficult to pay your tuition? See whether you're eligible for a special work permit.
How to show need -- but not too much need.
F-1 students can work in their field of study -- find out whether you're eligible and how to fill out Form I-765.
Unique work opportunity for foreign students in the U.S.
With the right job offer, you may be able to remain in the U.S. after your studies are over.
Eligibility and application instructions for M-1 students to do practical training work.
After You're in the U.S. in J-1 Status
An important question with any U.S. visa is when you're expected to leave.
Although government funding was practically required in order to obtain your visa, it's not always required in order to keep it.
While there's no direct path from J-1 status to a green card, possibilities exist for some J-1 visitors.
Exchange students on J-1 visas face a unique barrier to obtaining a follow-up U.S. visa or green card -- they may have to return home for two years before proceeding.
Frustrated by the two-year home residency requirement blocking your path to a U.S. visa or green card? Find out about available waivers.
Step-by-step guidance to getting a "no objection" statement from your home country's government and then applying for a waiver of the two-year home residence requirement in order to adjust or change U.S. immigration status.
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