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https:\/\/afint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/F1-visa-and-I-20-Information-1-416x277.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e6d5a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e6d5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want to study in the United States, you\u2019ll need to apply for an F-1 student visa. Right now, over a million international students are studying in the U.S.\u2014and with the right preparation, you can be one of them.<br \/>At A F International, we are proud to be SEVP-certified (Student and Exchange Visitor Program). We are authorized to issue Form I-20, a key requirement for your F-1 Visa application. We welcome students from all over the world to improve their English through our full-time programs.<\/p><p>To help you begin, we\u2019ve created a simple, step-by-step guide that explains everything:<\/p><ul><li>What an F-1 visa &amp; i20 is<\/li><li>The rules you need to follow<\/li><li>And what you need to apply<\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Is an F-1 Student Visa?<\/span><\/h2><p>The F-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to study full-time at an approved US school.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Who Needs an F-1 Visa?<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Students who want to study full-time at a U.S. language school, college, university, or other academic institutions.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Anyone applying to a SEVP-certified school who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key Benefits Of an F-1 Visa?<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Study full-time in the United States.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Transfer to other SEVP-approved schools during your program.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Extend your program if you need more time to complete your studies.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training after completing the program.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Bring eligible dependents on an F-2 Visa.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is a Form I-20?<\/span><\/h2><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/esl-i20-guide\/\">Form I-20<\/a>\u00a0is an official document. It is issued by a SEVP-certified school to international students who are accepted for a full-time program.<\/p><p>Here is what you need to know about I-20 \u2013<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">It proves you have been accepted to a U.S. School and are eligible to apply for an F-1 student visa.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">It is only issued by SEVP-certified schools authorized by the U.S. government.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ll need your I-20 to schedule your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/top-12-f1-visa-interview-questions-answers\/\">visa interview<\/a>\u00a0and to enter the United States.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You must keep your I-20 valid and updated during your entire program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Without a valid I-20, you cannot legally stay in the U.S. as an F-1 student.<\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Apply for an I-20?<\/span><\/h2><p>Getting your Form I-20 from A F International is quite simple. Just follow these steps to get started \u2013<\/p><ol><li>Fill out the student application form, adding your personal and academic details.<\/li><li>Submit the needed documents \u2013 a copy of your valid passport and proof of financial support.<\/li><li>Pay the non-refundable application fees.<\/li><li>Once we verify your documents, our team will prepare and send your official Form I-20.<\/li><li>Use your I-20 to apply for an F-1 student visa<\/li><\/ol><p><b><i>Need help? Our team is here to guide you at every step!!<\/i><\/b><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Apply for an F-1 Visa?<\/span><\/h2><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Receive Form I-20<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Your U.S. school issues it after you are admitted.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sign the form and keep it safe with you \u2013 it is needed for the visa interview and travel.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Fee: $350 (as of 2025)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fmjfee.com\/\">https:\/\/fmjfee.com<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Save the confirmation receipt: you may need it for your visa interview.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Complete the DS-160 Application Form<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">It\u2019s an online application for a non-immigrant visa.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Fill it out at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/DS-160\">https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/DS-160<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Upload your recent passport-style photo.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Print the confirmation page with the barcode.<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book A Visa Interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the website of the U.S. Embassy.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pay the visa application fee (usually $185)<\/li><\/ul><p>Then schedule \u2013<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Biometrics appointment (if needed)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Visa Interview<\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attend the Visa Interview<\/span><\/h4><p>Make sure to carry the following documents \u2013<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">DS-160 Confirmation Page<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Valid Passport<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Visa appointment confirmation<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">SEVIS fee receipt<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/u-s-f-1-visa-breakdown-for-international-students-requirements-application\/\">I-20 Form<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Financial documents (to prove you can pay for your studies)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">School Admission Letter<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Academic Records and Test Scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GRE)<\/li><\/ul><p>You need to be prepared to explain why you have chosen the school and your academic goals. Of course, don\u2019t forget to share your ties to your home country. You need to prove that you will return after your studies.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wait For Visa Processing<\/span><\/h4><p>If approved, your passport with the F-1 visa will be returned within a few days or weeks, depending on the consulate.<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Travel to the U.S.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">You can enter the U.S. up to 30 days before your program actually starts (as listed on your I-20).<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Show your passport, F-1 Visa, and I-20 at the port of entry.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1de183 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-center prctive-button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b1de183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">We're Here for You!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21b42c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21b42c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transferring From Another U.S. School (F-1 Visa Students)<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At A F International, we welcome transfer students and are here to assist you through every step of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/how-to-transfer-between-the-u-s-schools-on-an-f-1-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVIS transfer process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Eligibility to Transfer Your SEVIS Record<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can be eligible to transfer your SEVIS record if &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are currently holding a valid F-1 status<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been admitted to a new SEVP-certified U.S. School.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will begin your program at the new school within 5 months of &#8211;<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing your current program, or\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last date of attendance at your current school, or\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end of your OPT (Optional Practical Training)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transfer Timeline And Process<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A F International helps F-1 transfer students from other SEVP-certified schools in the U.S. We\u2019ll guide you through each step of the SEVIS transfer process to make your transition as smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Apply and get admitted<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your application to the U.S. school you want to transfer to.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once accepted, you receive an admission letter from that school.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Request SEVIS Transfer From Your Current School<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform your Designated School Official at your current institution that you want to transfer. Provide them with &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SEVIS code of your new school ( you can get it from your new school)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your admission letter<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A requested transfer date<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The SEVIS transfer date is the one when your SEVIS record is officially given to the new school. You cannot work on campus or travel internationally with your new I-20 until the transfer is completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Receive Your New Transfer-Pending I-20<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your SEVIS record has been released, your new school will issue a transfer-pending I-20.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and sign the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/f-1-visa-renewal-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new I-20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep it with your immigration documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Complete The Transfer Process Upon Arrival<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive in the U.S. (or report to the new school if you are already in the U.S.) by the program start date given on your new I-20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check in with your school&#8217;s International Student Office (DSO) and provide any needed documentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school will then complete your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/how-to-transfer-between-the-u-s-schools-on-an-f-1-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVIS transfer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and activate your F-1 status at their institution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><i>Talk to our advisor now to know how things work!!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-891fa77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"891fa77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintaining F-1 Status<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have transferred and enrolled, it&#8217;s essential to maintain your F-1 student status throughout your studies. Here&#8217;s how to do &#8211;<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintain Full-time Enrollment<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be enrolled in a full-time academic program as highlighted by your school.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be regular attendance and satisfactory academic progress to maintain your F-1 status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep Your Documents Valid<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your passport should remain valid at all times.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Form I-20 should be accurate and valid &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t let your program&#8217;s end date expire.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an I-20 extension in advance if more time is needed for your study program.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Notify Your DSO of Any Changes\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must inform your school&#8217;s Designated School Official (DSO) within 10 days if any of the changes occur &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of residential address.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of name, major, or academic level.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer to a different school.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal, leave of absence, or early program completion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your DSO will update your SEVIS record accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Optional Practical Training (OPT)<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OPT is a temporary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/what-are-the-working-hour-restrictions-for-f1-visa-holders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work authorization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The F-1 students become eligible for it after completing a program of study.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be eligible for up to 12 months of OPT.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your DSO about the application process, deadlines, and maintaining status when on OPT.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b><i>Note: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your OPT should be approved by USCIS. Also, make sure to receive an Employment Authorization Document before you begin work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Travel and Re-entry<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to travel outside the U.S., make sure you have &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid travel signature on page 2 of your I-20 (signed within the past 12 months)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid F-1 visa and passport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of continued enrollment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, a proof of financial support (recommended)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, always consult your DSO before international travel to avoid issues at re-entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d66ed26 elementor-align-left elementor-tablet-align-center prctive-button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d66ed26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/afint.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Still Confused? We are here to guide!!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28410b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28410b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Choose A F International?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A F International offers a welcoming, supportive environment for international students pursuing academic and language goals in the U.S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SEVP-Certified School<\/span><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue Form I-20 for F-1 student visas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is fully compliant with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Personalized Support For International Students<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated staff to assist with &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa documentation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVIS transfers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I-20 extensions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General immigration guidance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly, multilingual guidance to help you feel at home from day one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Convenient Campus Locations<\/span><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can study at the <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/AFROFZl8HSBM9ZqyA\">Pasadena campus<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/PVDrtaSKaz9g85xam\">Thousand Oaks campus<\/a>. Both are within reach of Los Angeles and Southern California&#8217;s top attractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campus is accessible by public transportation and surrounded by student-friendly amenities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Small Class Sizes &amp; Flexible Schedules<\/span><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You learn in an environment where instructors know you by name.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are flexible scheduling options to fit your learning pace and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><i>Contact our Admission Team now!!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><b>Start With Your U.S. Study Journey!!\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a step forward towards your academic and cultural journey in the United States. Apply for your I-20 now and get the needed visa support at every step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2505f85 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2505f85\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c5c80d\" data-id=\"4c5c80d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66259dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66259dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c9277e elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"2c9277e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I work on an F-1 visa?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but there are restrictions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-campus work:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It allows up to 20 hours per week during school sessions, and full-time during official breaks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Off-campus work: <\/b>Only allowed with authorization, such as:<\/li><\/ul><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPT (Curricular Practical Training) \u2013 during your studies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OPT (Optional Practical Training) \u2013 after completing your program<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unauthorized work can result in loss of status.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does it take to get an I-20?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the school, but typically:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you are accepted and submit all required documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those include financial proof and a passport copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school will issue your Form I-20 within 5\u201310 business days.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping time for the physical I-20 may vary depending on your location and the delivery method.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I change schools after I arrive?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, F-1 students can transfer to another SEVP-certified school after arriving in the U.S.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you hold a valid F-1 status and follow proper SEVIS transfer procedures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new school will issue you a transfer-pending I-20, and your SEVIS record will be updated.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always speak with the DSO at both schools before making any changes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What documents do I need for the visa interview?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you typically need for your F-1 visa interview:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid passport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form DS-160 confirmation page (with barcode)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic records (transcripts, diplomas, test scores)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form I-20 (signed by you and the school)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa appointment confirmation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission letter from the school<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial support (bank statements, sponsor letters, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ties to your home country (to show intent to return after your studies)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consular officer may ask for additional documents, so be prepared.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9ac088 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9ac088\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85388ba\" data-id=\"85388ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d90e8 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"54d90e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">This Article  is Written by : A F International Editorial Team<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Admissions & Academic Team, A F International School of Languages\n<\/br><\/br>\nThe AF International Editorial Team brings together admissions advisors, ESL instructors, and international education specialists with over a decade of experience supporting global students. Our mission is to provide clear, accurate, and trustworthy information to help students succeed in their studies and visa process.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ec0741 what_our elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ec0741\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ee9cbc wht_our_titl\" data-id=\"8ee9cbc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6a3db4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6a3db4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Students Love Us!<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b9e8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48b9e8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Student <br>Testimonials<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-276e159 wht_our_img\" data-id=\"276e159\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c76ffb student-say elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c76ffb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ffdda43\" data-id=\"ffdda43\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afdae45 elementor-testimonial--layout-image_left wht_about_testi elementor-testimonial--skin-default elementor-testimonial--align-center elementor-arrows-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial-carousel\" data-id=\"afdae45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;show_arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;space_between&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;space_between_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;space_between_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-main-swiper swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAF International made the visa process so much easier. I was nervous about applying for my I-20, but the admissions team guided me step by step. Now I\u2019m studying full-time in Pasadena and my English has improved so much in just three months.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Maria G.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Brazil<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransferring my I-20 from another school was simple with AFI\u2019s help. The staff explained everything clearly, and I felt supported from the first day. I also love the small class sizes \u2014 it\u2019s easy to ask questions and practice speaking.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Keita T.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Japan<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe teachers here really care about the students. Not only did I get my F-1 visa smoothly, but I also built the confidence to use English every day at work and in my community.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Ahmed K.<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Previous<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Next<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents If you want to study in the United States, you\u2019ll need to apply for an F-1 student visa. 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