What is the F-1 student visa program?

The F-1 student visa program is a government-sponsored program that allows international students to come to the United States to study at an approved school. This program allows international students to enter the U.S. with a nonimmigrant visa designed specifically for their studies. In order to be accepted into this program, prospective students must demonstrate proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses, as well as pass an English-language test. The F-1 visa program is the most common type of visa issued to foreign students studying in the United States. Students who receive an F-1 visa must enroll in a full-time program of study in order to maintain their legal status. Full-time study is typically defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students are also allowed to work part-time on campus, and may be able to work off-campus after their first year of study. In Utah, international students are allowed to apply for a temporary or permanent residence permit if they have a valid F-1 student visa. This temporary permit allows students to what is known as a “Change of Status,” which means they can stay in the United States for the duration of their studies or to gain employment. After completing their studies, students have the option of applying for permanent residence or returning to their home country.

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El programa de visa F-1 para estudiantes es una visa de no inmigrante para que personas extranjeras de todas partes del mundo puedan venir a Estados Unidos por motivos educacionales. Esta visa se le otorga a estudiantes que buscan estudiar en escuelas acreditadas en Utah, como universidades, colegios, institutos de enseñanza superior y programas de estudios universitarios. Los estudiantes deben mantener su estado matriculado y se les exige que se mantengan en contacto con su escuela para mantener un régimen de estudio adecuado a fin de mantener su estatus de visa. Los estudiantes con visa F-1 deben seguir los siguientes requisitos: matricularse en una escuela acreditada y mantenerse matriculado en la escuela; completar los exámenes de nivel de inglés; no olvidar mantener un régimen de estudio adecuado; y cumplir con todas las condiciones establecidas por el departamento de inmigración de Estados Unidos. Además, deben estar seguros de que no sean considerados para estatus de no inmigrante C o D (visas de inmigrante) a fin de mantener la visa de no inmigrante. La visa F-1 es una solución ideal para los estudiantes extranjeros que quieren obtener una educación de calidad en Estados Unidos. El programa de visa F-1 garantiza un régimen de estudio de alto nivel para que los estudiantes extranjeros puedan adquirir una educación y una formación profesional de calidad sin tener que dejar su país de origen.

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