Tagged #i-20
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USCIS
F-1 Student Visa — Initial Issuance, the SEVIS I-20, and the 30-Day Arrival Window
How a prospective F-1 student moves from school admission to a valid I-20, a visa stamp, and a lawful U.S. entry within the 30-day window — and the three places that sequence most often breaks.
nonimmigrant 6 min
USCIS
M-1 Vocational Student Visa — How It Differs From F-1, and the Very Narrow Work-Authorization Path
When the M-1 is the right visa for a vocational program — the SEVIS I-20 mechanics, the program-length cap, and why M-1 students cannot work except in narrow post-completion practical training.
nonimmigrant 6 min