* F1 Visa
The F1 nonimmigrant categories allow qualifying academic students to study in the U.S. at approved academic institutions. To obtain this status, a person must show that he or she –
- has been accepted by an approved academic school in the U.S,
- has the financial resources to complete the planned course of study without working in the U.S., and
- plans to return abroad when s/he completes the program.
F1 is the primary category for academic students. It is restricted to full-time students. To maintain status the student must be a full-time student in an approved school, and be making satisfactory progress towards a specific degree or academic objective.