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Students<\/h1>\n

Opportunities abound to study in the United States. Over 8,000 schools are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to accept international students. Many of the top-tier centers of learning in business, education, medicine, science, engineering, information technology, finance, languages, and more are located in the U.S. Over 445,000<\/a> F-1 Student visas were approved in 2023. Qualifying international students are welcome, and JCL Immigration Attorneys can help you start the student visa process!<\/p>\n

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F-1 Student Visa<\/h2>\n

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Most international students in the U.S. are on F-1 status. They may attend high schools or language schools, but most attend universities and work towards a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher.<\/p>\n

General Details:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Work Authorization for F-1 Students<\/h2>\n

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Curricular Practical Training (CPT)<\/h2>\n

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)<\/h2>\n

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training Extension (OPT)<\/h2>\n

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