The U.S. F-1 Student Visa

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This paper examines how long the F-1 Student Visa is usually valid, whether or not an alien can work while in possession of an F-1 Student Visa and whether it is possible for the holder of a student visa to switch to another designation while in the United States. The paper shows how there are relatively few restrictions placed upon aliens entering America for educational purposes. The paper points out, however, that this is dependent on the foreign student keeping the government apprised of any changes to his status and always having the proper documentation.

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"To begin with, the F-1 visa application has very specific eligibility guidelines for interested individuals. For one thing, an applicant for a U.S. student visa must be coming to the United States in order to pursue an academic program in an institution recognized by the United States government. In a related vein, the alien must have a "valid education purpose" for coming to America and he or she can only stay in the United States on an F1 visa for as long as he or she is enrolled in school (United States Immigration Support, para.2). Suffice it to say, the F-1 visa adheres to fairly strict timelines and guidelines when it comes to who can, and who cannot, enter the United States of America."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Sands, Kathryn J. "Student Visa Information." International Student Guide to the United States of America. N.d. ISG: International Student Guide to the United States of America. 1 May 2007 <http://www.internationalstudentguidetotheusa.com/articles/student_essentials/student_visa_information.htm>
• State University of New York at Plattsburgh. "The F-1 Student Visa Requirements and Procedures." International Admissions. 2007. SUNY: State University of New York (Plattsburgh). 1 May 2007 <http://web.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/international/visa.php>
• United States Immigration Support. "F-1 Student Visa." 2007. United States Immigration Support. 1 May 2007 <mhtml:file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\blaine%20hislop\My%20Documents\US%20Student%20Visa%20-%20United%20States%20F-1%20Student%20Visa.mht!http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visa_f1.html>

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