F Student Visa
F-1 visa is applicable for persons coming to the U.S. to study full time at an educational institution approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to apply for this visa, one should have applied for admission and obtained an I-20 from a U.S. educational institution that is participating in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

F-2 visas are issued to spouse and children of F-1 visa holders.

Student visa holders can work under limited circumstances. They can work on campus, obtain permission to work on the basis of curricular practical training before graduation and also work under optional post completion practical training after graduation.

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J Exchange Visitor Visa
The "J" visa is for foreign nationals enrolled in educational and cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, and the "Q" visa applies to international cultural exchange programs designated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The sponsoring organization must also be participating in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Examples of activities for which one can obtain a J-1 visa include exchange scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and recipients of short-term academic research fellowships, medical residents and trainees in education business and sciences.

J-1 visas are issued to the Exchange Visitor while J-2 visas are issued to spouse and children of the Exchange Visitor. J-2 visa holders are eligible to apply for work authorization.

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