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title: What is an F1 Visa?
description: "The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an SEVP-certified college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program. You must…"
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-an-f1-visa/"
updated: "2026-05-22"
category: Study in USA
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# What is an F1 Visa?

The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an SEVP-certified college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution or in a language training program. You must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate and your school must be authorized by the U.S. government to accept foreign students.