EDUCATION

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the Right Student Visa

From applying for your F-1 visa to maintaining status, OPT, and STEM extensions — we guide international students and exchange visitors through every stage of their academic journey in the United States.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION

F-1, M-1 & J-1 Student and Exchange Visas

The United States welcomes over one million international students each year. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a graduate program, a vocational certificate, or a cultural exchange, you need the correct visa category — and guidance to maintain it throughout your stay.

Our immigration attorneys advise students from initial visa applications through graduation, post-study work authorization (OPT/STEM), and transitions to long-term immigration status. We also represent students facing SEVIS terminations, status violations, and school transfer issues.
Maintain your status. Failure to maintain full-time enrollment, unauthorized work, or missing a SEVIS check-in can result in immediate status termination and jeopardize your ability to remain in the U.S. When in doubt, consult an attorney before taking action.
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STUDENT VISA SERVICES

Student & Exchange Visa Services We Offer

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F-1 Student Visa

For full-time students at accredited U.S. academic institutions. We assist with DS-160, SEVIS I-20, consular interview preparation, and visa application strategy.

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J-1 Exchange Visitor

For participants in exchange programs — au pairs, research scholars, professors, physicians, and cultural exchange students. Waiver representation for two-year home residency requirement.

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M-1 Vocational Visa

For students attending non-academic vocational or technical schools in the U.S. Limited work authorization available through M-1 practical training after program completion.

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OPT & STEM Extension

Work authorization for F-1 graduates. 12-month standard OPT, plus a 24-month STEM extension for qualifying graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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CPT Authorization

Assistance navigating Curricular Practical Training authorization for internships and co-ops that are integral to your degree program.

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SEVIS Termination & Reinstatement

Urgent representation for students whose SEVIS records have been terminated due to status violations, school transfers, or reduced course loads. Reinstatement and alternative strategies available.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Student Visas: Common Questions

What is the F-1 student visa?
The F-1 visa allows foreign nationals to study full-time at accredited U.S. academic institutions. Students must maintain full-time enrollment and valid SEVIS status. The visa is issued for the duration of your program (D/S) and allows for limited on-campus employment plus OPT/CPT work authorization.
F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Off-campus work requires specific authorization: CPT for curriculum-integrated internships, and OPT for post-graduation work in your field of study. STEM graduates may extend OPT by 24 months.
CPT is work authorization for internships or co-ops that are part of your academic curriculum and must be arranged before starting work. OPT is work authorization available to F-1 students before or after graduation, up to 12 months (extendable 24 months for STEM degrees), for work related to your major field of study.
A SEVIS termination means your F-1 status is no longer valid. You may be able to apply for reinstatement if the violation was not willful, you have been in valid status for the past 5 months, and you have not worked without authorization. In some cases, departing and re-entering may be a better option than reinstatement. Consult an attorney immediately.
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