This means that if you later travel outside the U.S. Please note that if you choose the latter form of acquiring F-1 status, you will not receive an F-1 travel visa, only F-1 status. consulate abroad (Canadian citizens are exempt from the visa requirement) or 2) by applying to USCIS for change of nonimmigrant status (if the student is already in the United States and cannot travel). Status is acquired in one of two ways: 1) by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S. school which the student is attending/planning to attend. Once the educational objectives have been achieved, the F-1 student is expected to return to his or her residence abroad.Ī student acquires F-1 status using Form I-20, issued by the U.S.
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An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a full course of study to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the US.