Student Visa Information

The F visa category is for nonimmigrants seeking entry into the United States for
the purpose of attending an institution of learning. A F-1 applicant must
demonstrate the following:

Applicant is bona fide student qualified to pursue full course of study
Applicant seeks to enter temporarily and solely for the purpose of pursuing a
course of study at an established institution of learning
Intends to depart the U.S.
Adequate financial arrangements

All students may be admitted a period of 30 days prior to the commencement of
their program start.

Transfer requirements:

Bona fide Student
Previously pursuing full course of study
Intends to pursue full course of study
Adequate financial arrangements to attend intended school
Begin class within 5 months of transfer

Employment

Employment is not allowed for the first academic year. This excludes on-campus
employment. After first year, may obtain employment if student can prove severe
economic hardship or has been offered an internship with a recognized
international organization.

Please note that the following web page and those hereto linked, e-mails, articles or other forms of communication should NOT be
taken as legal advice and are provided for general reference. Reliance upon any information for a specific situation is taken at your own
risk and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Isais & Pfeiffer, LLP, strongly recommends seeking advice from an attorney
experienced in immigration law.