Category: F1 Visa

Earning your F-1 visa is only the first step of your U.S. academic journey—maintaining that status is what keeps you in good standing, on track to graduate, and eligible for…

Preparing for your first semester in the U.S. can feel like juggling a million things at once. To help you stay on track—and calm those pre-departure jitters—here’s a step-by-step F-1…

A year ago USCIS finished rolling out premium processing to all F-1 OPT and STEM OPT (category C03A/B/C) EAD applications. Pay the extra fee and the agency must adjudicate your…

Why this matters – As of April 27 2025 these 20 marquee awards are still accepting applications for the 2025/26 academic year. Most award tuition, living stipend, flights and health cover—but their…

April 2025 brought an unprecedented mass‑termination (and same‑month reinstatement) of thousands of SEVIS records. Add in fresh DHS guidance on program‑end dates, fee hikes now in force, and OPT processing tweaks —…