Foreigners with visa for study F1 They are allowed to work. Even if they have to handle a special order.
The option is through the program application Practical training period (OPT), provided by the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the federal agency in charge of processing visas and issuing work permits.
The process is done virtually. To do this, you must complete the form I-765.
Who can access this visa
The note from the Univisión news site points out that this category is enabled in the following situations.
– In the last instances of the race.
. Just graduated.
The program allows you to work temporarily in an area related to your studies, for up to 12 months. In the case of students or graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the duration is 24 months.
How to process student visa
A note from the CNN website in Spanish explains that the first step is to apply to a school that contemplates the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP, for its acronym in English).
After approval, the person must register with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and pay the corresponding fee.
The institution will issue a Form I-20. Once received, he or she can apply for a student visa at a US consulate or embassy, with Form DS-160.
At the time of the interview You will need to bring Form I-20, a valid passport, confirmation of Form DS-160, and receipt of payment of the US$160 application fee.
Furthermore, it will be important to demonstrate academic qualifications or corresponding work experience, documentation demonstrating the solvency to pay for the studies and an endorsement of intent to leave the United States.
You also have to calculate that, in addition to the visa application, you have to pay the I-901 fee of SEVIS (the information system for students and exchange visitors, which can go up to 350 USD.
Source: Clarin
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