F1 visa even for a three-week course?
I am planning for a 3-week summer course with credits in the US. It was suggested to apply for an F1 visa, despite being the holder of a B1/B2 visa (travelled to the US a couple of times and never overstayed). What are the chances of getting an F1 for such short term course and the chances of having the B1/B2 cancelled if the visa response is positive or negative?
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The fact that determines whether you need the student visa or can travel on a tourist visa is whether the course offers academic credit.
If the course offers credit toward an academic degree, then you must be on a student visa, no matter how short the course is.
The US State Department states:
A visitor (B) visa permits enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate. Learn more about Visitor Visas.
Study leading to a U.S. conferred degree or certificate is never permitted on a visitor (B) visa, even if it is for a short duration. For example, a student in a distance learning program that requires a period of time on the institution’s U.S. campus must obtain a student (F or M) visa prior to entering the United States.
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What is the grace period for F-1 students?
The length of your grace period depends on your visa type. F-1 visa holders have 60 days after their program end date to leave the United States. For F-1 students who participate in post-completion optional practical training, they have 60 days after their employment ends to depart.Can F-1 students take a semester off?
IMPORTANT: F-1 and J-1 students International students may NOT take a semester off and remain in the US. present in the US must be enrolled for a full course load or pre-approved reduced course load with appropriate documentation for one of the allowable reasons (medical or academic).How Long Can f-1 visa students stay in the US after their program ends?
On your F-1 visa, you can only stay in the United States for 60 days after your graduation date, so it's in your best interests to start planning for your course of action well before you graduate.How many days before we can go for F1 visa?
New Students \u2013 Student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 120 days in advance of the start date for a course of study. However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa more than 30 days before the start date.How can my program start date influence my F1 Visa interview? | Argo Visa
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