U.S. Immigration Services

✅ F-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria

• Must have admission to a SEVP-approved U.S. school with a valid Form I-20.
• Must prove financial ability to cover tuition and living expenses in the U.S.
• Must show strong home country ties to confirm intention to return after studies.

✅ Work Restrictions for F-1 Visa Holders

• On-campus work allowed up to 20 hours per week during school sessions.
• Off-campus work (CPT/OPT) permitted only with proper authorization.
• Unauthorized employment may result in visa cancellation and deportation.

✅ Important F-1 Visa Conditions

• Must maintain full-time student status at all times.
• Must update SEVIS records for any school, program, or address changes.
• Must leave the U.S. within 60 days of program completion unless extending status.

✅ Purpose of the F-2 Visa

The F-2 dependent visa enables spouses and children of international students (F-1 visa holders) to live in the U.S. while the primary visa holder is studying. It helps families stay together throughout the educational journey.

✅ F-2 Visa Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the F-2 visa, applicants must:

• Have a spouse or parent holding a valid F-1 student visa.
• Provide proof of the family relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.
• Show financial capability to support dependents during their stay.

✅ Work Restrictions for F-2 Visa Holders

• F-2 visa holders are not allowed to work in the U.S. under any circumstances.
• They can, however, pursue part-time or recreational study programs, but cannot enroll in full-time academic courses.

✅ Important F-2 Visa Conditions

• The F-2 visa status is completely dependent on the F-1 visa holder's status.
• If the F-1 visa holder loses their visa status or leaves the U.S., the F-2 visa holders must also leave or adjust their status accordingly.

✅ Purpose of the B-1 Visa

• Designed for short-term business visits to the U.S.
• Commonly used for attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, and consultations.

✅ B-1 Visa Eligibility Criteria

• Must demonstrate a valid business reason for visiting the U.S.
• Proof of financial ability to cover the trip and stay in the U.S.
• Must show strong home country ties and clear intent to return.

✅ Allowed Activities for B-1 Visa Holders

• Attending business meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Negotiating contracts or consulting with U.S. partners.
• Participating in professional training programs (unpaid).

✅ Important B-1 Visa Conditions

• Visa holders must leave the U.S. before the visa expiration.
• Must comply with all visa terms and U.S. immigration rules.
• Extension requests must be properly filed if a longer stay is needed.

✅ Purpose of the B-2 Visa

• Suitable for tourism, vacations, visiting friends or family, and medical visits.
• Also used for attending social or cultural events (unpaid).

✅ B-2 Visa Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a clear purpose of travel for leisure or medical reasons.
• Proof of sufficient financial support during the stay.
• Must show strong ties to the home country and intent to return.

✅ Allowed Activities for B-2 Visa Holders

• Tourism, vacation, sightseeing, and visiting family or friends.
• Participating in social gatherings or amateur sports/events (unpaid).
• Receiving medical treatment in the U.S.

✅ Important B-2 Visa Conditions

• Must comply with the visa validity and stay duration.
• Extensions require a valid reason and timely application.
• Visa holders must exit the U.S. before their authorized stay ends.