How to Stay in the U.S. After Your Au Pair Program Ends
June 3, 2025Explore legal ways to stay in the U.S. after your J-1 au pair visa ends, from marriage to student and work visas.
Student Visas
Learn about student visas, including F-1 and M-1, eligibility, application steps, and maintaining status while studying in the U.S.
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, Explained
December 10, 2024Learn about the cost, timeline, requirements, and application process for a J-1 exchange visitor visa.
J-1 vs. F-1: What Visa Is Right For You?
September 27, 2024Comparing the eligibility, cost, and timeline differences of the J-1 exchange visitor visa and the F-1 student visa.
Optional Practical Training (OPT), Explained
November 11, 2024Optional practical training (OPT) allows students on an F-1 visa to take temporary employment within the U.S. in an area directly related to their studies.
Preparing for the F-1 Student Visa Interview
July 18, 2022One of the last steps in the F-1 student visa process is attending an interview at a U.S. Embassy or consulate. If all goes well, a consular officer will approve your visa at the interview itself and you’ll be on… View Article
Preparing for the J-1 Exchange Visa Interview
September 26, 2024Feel confident and prepared for your J-1 exchange visa interview with this guide that includes sample questions, helpful tips, and more.
SEVIS Termination: What F-1 Students Need to Know and Do Immediately
April 6, 2025Special PERM Handling, Explained
October 29, 2024Learn about Special PERM Handling for U.S. colleges hiring foreign teachers, including benefits, requirements, and common mistakes to avoid.
The F-1 Student Visa, Explained
July 21, 2025What is the F-1 visa?The F-1 visa allows a student to temporarily live in the United States for a defined period of time while studying at a school, college, seminary, or conservatory.Is the F-1 visa right for me?For many students,… View Article
The M-1 Student Visa, Explained
February 28, 2023What is an M-1 student visa?With an M-1 student visa, a foreign student can study full-time at a technical, vocational, or other nonacademic program in the United States. The M-1 visa is similar, in terms of process and eligibility, to… View Article