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YOUR NEXT CHAPTERStart with a plan.

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F1 Eligibility Check

Answer a few simple questions to see which study level may fit you and whether your situation is ready for an F-1 change-of-status review.

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Private preliminary assessment
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What is your current U.S. status?

Choose the option that matches your current status.

ALREADY IN THE UNITED STATES?

Explore changing to F-1 student status.

Understand the admission, Form I-20 and USCIS steps for eligible nonimmigrants who want to study while remaining in the U.S.

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FIND YOUR DIRECTION

What’s your next degree?

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ESL programs

Build the English skills needed for academic study.

  • Intensive English Program (IEP)
  • Academic English
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
  • University Pathway English
  • TOEFL / IELTS preparation
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Bachelor’s degrees

Start an undergraduate STEM-focused pathway after high school.

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • Mathematics & Statistics
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Graduate students working on artificial intelligence research in a university laboratoryOPT / STEM OPT potential

Master’s degrees

Advance into a specialized graduate-level STEM field.

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Program availability varies by school. CPT and OPT require separate eligibility and authorization. The 24-month STEM OPT extension is available only when the completed degree’s CIP code appears on the current DHS STEM list. Students in English-language training programs are not eligible for practical training.

HOW WE HELP

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Find your course

Match your goals and budget with the right degree and university.

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Apply with support

Get help with admission applications, documents and I-20 coordination.

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Prepare for your visa

Understand your next steps, organize documents and prepare for your interview.

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FOR YOUR INITIAL REVIEW

Documents to prepare

Having these records ready can make your F-1 review smoother.

  • Passport & immigration record

    Passport bio page, current visa and your latest I-94 record.

  • Academic records

    Certificates, diplomas and transcripts from your previous studies.

  • Financial evidence

    Recent bank statements or financial support documents from a sponsor.

  • School documents

    Your acceptance letter or Form I-20, if a school has already issued one.

Exact document requirements depend on your school and immigration situation.

YOUR APPLICATION ROUTE

Where are you applying from?

See the steps for your situation.

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