What happens to F-1 visa after graduation?

One of the ways that students can stay in the US on an F-1 visa after graduation is with an OPT extension. The post-completion OPT allows recent graduates to work in the US for up to 12 months. Students who are studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) may be eligible for a STEM OPT extension.

What should international students do after graduation?

Among other post-graduation options, international students can:

• Enroll in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and work in the United States for a year.
• Get an H-1B visa to work at an American organization.
• Attend graduate school in the US or abroad.
• Gain employment in another country.
• Return home and search for a job.

How can an international student stay in the US after graduation?

What do you need to know about an F-1 student visa?

You must maintain a residence abroad which you have no intention of giving up. The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program.

When does an F-1 student become eligible for on-campus employment?

When does an F-1 student become eligible for on-campus employment? An F-1 student may begin working as much as 30 days before the start of a program of study. They should inform the DSO before they begin work.

What is the difference between F-1 and M-1 visa?

The M-1 visa (Vocational Student) category includes students in vocational or other nonacademic programs, other than language training. F-1 students may not work off-campus during the first academic year, but may accept on-campus employment subject to certain conditions and restrictions.

Can I work part time with F-1 visa?

You do not need to have had F-1 status for the one full academic year; you can satisfy the “one full academic year” requirement even if you had another nonimmigrant status during that time. If you are authorized to participate in pre-completion OPT, you may work part time (20 hours or less per week) while school is in session.