Staying Here Legally

Read below for more information on F-1 and J-1 visa status maintenance, and important updates from the US government

F-1 (Foreign Student Visa) Classification

J-1 Classification


Information from the U.S. Government


  • You can find immigration forms, fees and helpful information on various immigration benefits.

  • There is information about the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System on this site.

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  • Use this site to determine the processing status of an application filed with one of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regional Service Centers. A receipt number is needed in order to look up a case.

  • This site has the contact information for all the foreign embassies located in Washington , D.C. Depending on the embassy's web site, you may be able to determine other immigration and tourist information for some countries.

  • Go to the web site of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in a particular country to find out the hours of operation, procedures for obtaining or renewing your F-1 visa and typical processing times.

  • You can obtain general information regarding visas, passports and travel outside the United States. Caution: It may be more difficult to obtain a visa in a country other than your home country. Contact the ISSO for further advice on applying for a visa in a country other than your home country.

  • This site is the official source of information about U.S. visa policy and procedures.

  • This site includes Canadian visa requirements for people wanting to visit Canada and has a downloadable application for the visitor visa.