F-1
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | F-1 student visa |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
F-1 stands for F-1 student visa, an academic abbreviation.
US nonimmigrant visa for full-time academic students at colleges, universities, high schools and language programs. Holders must maintain full-time enrollment and may work on campus up to 20 hours a week during sessions.
Example: As an F-1 student, she can only work off campus with CPT or OPT authorization.
Usage notes
The F-2 visa covers spouses and children, who may not work. Students may enter the US up to 30 days before their program start date. Vocational students use the M-1 visa, and exchange participants use the J-1.
Related abbreviations
More academic abbreviations
- CV – Curriculum vitae (course of life)
- DSO – Designated school official
- EA – Early action
- EC – Extracurricular activity
- ED – Early decision
- EFC – Expected Family Contribution
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FE – Further education
- FGLI – First-generation, low-income
- FSA – Federal Student Aid
- FSEOG – Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- FTE – Full-time equivalent