F-1 Visa
An F-1 Student visa is the most common visa type for those who wish to study at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Overview
- You may qualify for F-1 status if you are full-time student at an academic institution in the United States.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) maintains F-1 student information. Your SEVIS record is maintained by an Advisor/Designated School Official (DSO) at the International Office of the university where you study.
F-1 Training or Working in the U.S.
- Your first point of contact for all questions regarding how to maintain your F-1 status and possible training/employment options is the Advisor at your university's International Office.
- Always inquire about training or work authorization timelines.
- It is recommended you consider all of your training and work authorization options in F-1 status before changing your visa status.
- Your F-1 Student visa status will continue while you train/work pursuant to F-1 benefits.
After F-1 Training or Work Authorization Ends
- Each Partners hospital department has a designated Administrative Contact who coordinates the department’s visa sponsorship requests.
- The hospital department's Administrative Contact will act as the liaison with our office to request a change of status.
- Discuss a possible change of status with your supervisor and Administrative Contact 7-8 months before your F-1 work authorization expires.
- If you are currently in F-1 status and are in the process of changing your status to a Partners-sponsored visa, please discuss any international travel plans with your Administrative Contact.