{"id":81,"date":"2018-03-30T15:19:50","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T15:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/?page_id=81"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:10:36","slug":"f-1-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/","title":{"rendered":"F-1 Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The primary purpose of an F-1 visa is to enter the U.S. to complete an academic program.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;roomy&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1679&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>New Students<\/h2>\n<p>After obtaining acceptance into an academic program at UT Health San Antonio, you will work with your department and our office to commence the process of obtaining an I-20 for F-1 status.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"loose-list\">\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/obtaining-your-i-20\/\">Obtaining your I-20<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/applying-for-a-visa\/\">Applying for a visa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/arriving-in-san-antonio\/\">Arriving in San Antonio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/check-in-with-ois\/\">Check-in with OIS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1678&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Current Students<\/h2>\n<p>You are responsible for maintaining your F-1 status and ensuring that you comply with all institutional and immigration requirements. Make sure to contact our office if you have any questions in advance of taking action.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"loose-list\">\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/maintaining-f-1-status\/\">Maintaining F-1 status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/employment\/\"> Employment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/transfer\/\">Transfer Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/travel\/\">Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/immigration\/f-1-students\/dependents\/\">Dependents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"carat-double\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/06\/Final-OIS_Grievance_Procedures_and_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grievance Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1677&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Graduates<\/h2>\n<p>After completing your academic degree, make sure to familiarize yourself with your options after graduation. 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