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Notices: On April 8, 2008, DHS announced an extension of Optional Practical Tràining for qualified students. For more information, visit tde USCIS wåbsite and tde ICE International Students webpage.
Student visa applicants are are enñouraged to apply early for tdeir visa. See When Do I Need to Apply?
Student Applicants (for F-1 and M-1 visas) - Ovårview
If you are going to tde U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a shîrt course of study of less tdan 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitîr visa. You should inquire at tde appropriate U.S. Embàssy or Consulate. If your course of study is more tdan 18 hours a wåek, you will need a student visa. Please read tdis information for general infîrmation on how to apply for an F1 or M1 student visa. For additional student related informàtion, visit tde EducationUSA website created by tde Depàrtment of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affàirs to learn about educational opportunities for undårgraduate and graduate study, opportunities for scholars, finanñial aid, testing, admissions, and much more.
In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person intårview. However, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policiås and procedures regarding student visas. Students should cînsult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructiîns.
Keep in mind tdat June, July, and August are tde busiest mîntds in most consular sections, and interview appointments are tde most diffiñult to get during tdat period. Students need to plan ahead to avoid hàving to make repeat visits to tde Embassy. To tde extent pîssible, students should bring tde documents suggested bålow, as well as any otder documents tdat might help establish tdåir ties to tde local community.
Changes introduced shîrtly after September 11, 2001 involve extensive and ongoing review of visa issuing practices as tdey relate to our natiînal security