F-1 / J-1 Visas
F-1 / J-1 Visas
What is an F-1 Visa?
An F-1 visa is a student visa that allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college or university, where you enroll in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree.
Note: Exchange students will be issued a non-degree I-20 to enter the U.S. for their studies.
What is a J-1 Visa?
A J-1 visa is an exchange visitor visa for those who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, instructing, lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, or receiving training. J-1 nonimmigrants are sponsored by an exchange program that is designated by the U.S. Department of State. Queens is proud to issue non-degree I-20s for exchange students and to host J-1 visa holders through various exchange programs, such as ISEP.
International Students’ Responsibilities While in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 Visa
Maintain a valid passport.
Attend the school you’re authorized to attend
as noted on your I-20 / DS-2019.
Be enrolled full-time, each fall and spring semester
Undergraduate – minimum 12 credit hours, Graduate – minimum 6 credit hours
No more than one course is online
Ensure that no more than one course which counts toward your full-time enrollment is online.
Make normal progress
towards the completion of your degree.
Report changes
in your major, address, status, name, degree or level to the Pulliam Center within 10-days of the change.