F-1 Student

F-1 Student

The F-1 visa is for students pursuing academic or language studies at a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. Employment through optional practical training (OPT) is available for 12 months after graduating. OPT is available in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professions for an additional 17 months for a total of 29 months of OPT.