Green Card Family Second Preference

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F-1 student visa?
How do I qualify for F-1 visa?
What privileges do I enjoy on F-1 visa?
What are the limitations of F-1 visa?
How long can I stay in the U.S. on F-1 visa?
Can I extend my stay in the U.S. on F-1 visa if I am unable to complete my studies in the assigned time?
Can I change status while on F-1 visa?
Are there any travel restrictions on F-1 visa?
Can I work on F-1 visa?
Can I change status while on F-1 visa?
What are 'unforeseen circumstances' for the purpose of off-campus employment?
How long does it take to obtain an Employment Authorization Document for off-campus employment?
How do I apply for F-1 visa?
Where do I file my F-1 visa application?
What is the processing time for F-1 visa?
Can I bring my dependents on F-1 visa?
Can my dependents work on F-2 visa?
Can my dependents study on F-2 visa?
Under what circumstances could I 'fall out of status'?
Can I bring my dependents on F-1 visa?
What are the requirements for a transfer to another school?
Can our school waive the tuition requirement for a deserving F-1 foreign high school student?
Do the new provisions affect all foreign students?
How do the provisions affect F-1 students in private schools?
Can our adult education program continue issuing I-20s if we charge full tuition?
Can organizations or individuals sponsor an F-1 foreign student to attend public secondary school?
What does 'unsubsidized' mean with respect to the cost of providing education?
Does a K-12 district need to compute a separate per student cost for secondary students?
What is the per student basis to be used in calculating the unsubsidized per capital cost for F-1 students? Is it fall membership, average daily attendance or average daily membership?
What if my F-1 visa expires while I am in the U.S.?
What if my F-1 visa expires while I am in the U.S.?
When must I renew my F-1 visa?
What documents will prove my intent to return to my home country after the completion of my studies?
Can I apply for F-1 visa in a country other than my home country?
In what situations can my F-1 visa be denied?
What can I do if my visa request is denied?
Does the Section 625 of the law affect all foreign students?
How does the law affect F-1 students in private schools?
Can organizations or individuals sponsor an F-1 foreign student to attend public secondary school?
What is a B-2 visa with a 'prospective student' annotation?
Is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) applicable for F-1 visa?