What Is Practical Training for M-1 Students? Practical training for M-1 students is the only type of employment authorization available for students with M-1 visas. It allows them to gain hands-on experience in their field of study through on-the-job training in the United States. This opportunity is designed for students whose training is not available in their home country. Eligible … Read More
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students
Current USCIS Processing Times for OPT Applications: Click here (link is external) to view USCIS’s estimated case processing times. USCIS is currently experiencing serious delays in issuing I-765 receipt notices (link is external). Travel outside the U.S. with a pending, unreceipted application could be very risky. What is OPT? Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students is work authorization available to international students who … Read More
Changing to a Nonimmigrant Student Status
You may wish to change your nonimmigrant student status if you are already in the United States on a valid nonimmigrant visa for a purpose other than attending school and want to study at a U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. You are not eligible for changing to a nonimmigrant student status in the United States if you entered … Read More
M-1 and F-1 Student Visa Options for International Students
Firstly, M-1 students cannot change to F or H status while in the United States. Therefore, if you wish to attend school as an F-1 student, you must leave the U.S., apply to an SEVP-certified school, and receive a new Form I-20. Additionally, you will need to apply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, if applicable. … Read More