Visas You Need To Study in the United States. If you have considered studying abroad in the U.S., the first step you must take is to apply for a U.S. student visa. But before you can even apply for an education visa, you must first apply and be accepted by a U.S. institution of higher education that is certified by the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP).

Once you have applied and been accepted by an SEVP-certified school of your choice, then you may apply for a student visa. The U.S. government offers three different types of non-immigrant student visas.
F Visa

The F student visa is for international students who wish to study in the United States at an accredited college or university, or to study English at a university or English language institute. There are three types of F visas:

F-1: A visa for full-time students
F-2: A visa for dependents of F-1 visa holders, spouse or children under 21 years old, including same-sex couples
F-3: A visa for students that commute across the Mexican or Canadian border to attend school part-time or full-time in the U.S., but maintain residence in their country of origin

The F-1 college visa allows students to work on-campus for 20 hours a week or less. Students who wish can request permission for off-campus employment, or more work hours, through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training may also be requested.
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