United States study visa

1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Study route	Academic, vocational and exchange students may qualify for U.S. study visas when accepted by an approved institution or programme; the stay and work rights depend on the study category and its conditions.	2026-07-15	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Study route	Application fee (fm)	185 USD	Official source
Study route	Application fee (sevis Form I-901)	350 USD	Official source
Study route	Application fee (visa)	185 USD	Official source
Study route	Family can come along	yes	Official source
Study route	Work allowed while studying (term time)	20 hours/week	Official source
Study route	Where to apply	at a consulate abroad	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Study route	For F-1 students, the guide says employment authorization generally cannot be requested before one full academic year in good standing and identifies practical training of up to 12 months with additional STEM conditions where applicable; for M-1 students, only authorized post-study practical training is excepted.	Official source
Study route	The official USCIS nonimmigrant-services guide describes only limited, status-specific work access for U.S. students: F-1 employment authorization is restricted and M-1 students generally cannot work except for authorized practical training after vocational studies.	Official source