F-1 Visa

The nonimmigrant visa classification for international students enrolled full-time at SEVP-certified academic institutions in the United States. F-1 status allows on-campus employment, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT. The visa stamp in your passport allows entry to the U.S.; F-1 status is maintained through compliance with enrollment and employment regulations under 8 CFR § 214.2(f).