F-1 Student Status

F-1 student status allows you to remain in the U.S. as long as you maintain lawful full-time student status. However, the immigration services requires that you finish your program of study by the expected completion date noted in section 5 of your I-20.

After you have been accepted for study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and you have completed a valid I-20 A-B, I-20 M-N, or DS-2019, you are ready to apply for a visa.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Status

This visa is for people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs.

International Student Services

For more information on visa requirements and student services, please visit our office of International Services for Students and Scholars.

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